Felix is a 30-year-old farmer from Malawi. He is married with one child, and enjoys playing soccer during his free time. Felix values an active life, but for the past seven months, persistent abdominal pain has made it difficult for him to enjoy the life he once knew. Early this year, Felix started experiencing a twisting pain, and burning sensation in his abdomen several times throughout the day. Seeking relief, he visited several clinics, but none provided a lasting solution. After an assessment at a district hospital, he was advised to seek specialized care at a facility that offers surgical services. Recently, Felix made the two-hour journey to Nkhoma Mission Hospital. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, which is a tissue bulge in the belly button area, that occurs due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Felix was informed that he needed surgery, but the cost exceeded what he could afford. Having already spent a significant amount on seeking treatment and transportation, and with limited resources and a family depending on him, he is now seeking support to undergo the surgery. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Felix receive treatment. On September 22nd, he is scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery to recover from the painful symptoms, allowing him to return to work, care for his family and go back to his everyday life. Now, Felix needs help to fund this $421 procedure. He says, “I am hoping that after the surgery, I will be free from this pain and able to return to my farm. I want to work hard for my wife and child, provide for my family, and enjoy playing soccer with my friends again. I pray that with this treatment, I can regain my strength and continue building a better future for my family.”

Malaki is a 16-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the ninth-born child in a family of 11 children and lives with both parents, who support their family through farming maize and beans. Most of Malaki's older siblings have grown up and moved away, leaving him at home with his two younger siblings and parents. Malaki was attending secondary school but was unable to continue his education as of last year. For the past seven years, Malaki has been living with genu valgum, a condition in which the knees angle inward. Multiple factors can lead to this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can angle inward or outward, making it difficult to walk and leading to long-term joint damage. His condition has progressively affected his mobility, and he experiences pain when walking, making it difficult for him to cover long distances. An employee of Kafika House met Malaki's family and shared an opportunity with them for treatment and encouraged them to seek assistance at the facility. Through this referral, Malaki found an opportunity to receive the surgery he needs, a bilateral proximal tibial osteotomy. This treatment aims to improve his ability to walk, reduce discomfort, and facilitate a more active lifestyle. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $810 to fund treatment for Malaki. The procedure is scheduled to take place on October 15th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. The goal of the surgery is to restore Malaki's mobility, allowing him to participate in his daily activities and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. “I am grateful that I have got the opportunity to get treatment. After treatment, I want to go to help my mother," Malaki said.

Vortey is a 20-month-old girl from Cambodia. She is an only child and lives with her parents in Kompot Province. Her father works at a bank, while her mother runs a small coffee shop. She enjoys eating caramelized pork and grilled fish. On January 14, 2026, Vortey was burned by hot water, injuring her left hand. She received treatment and regular follow-up at a hospital near their home, but the burn healed with scar tissue that later caused contractures in several fingers and the web spaces. The burn scars have tightened around her left middle, ring, and little fingers and the spaces between them. This limits her finger movement and makes it harder for her to use her left hand normally. When Vortey learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled four hours to seek treatment. On September 17th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to loosen the tight scar tissue and improve movement in her left fingers and hand, helping her use her hand more comfortably as she grows. Now, she needs help to fund this $652 procedure. Vortey's father said, “Seeing her fingers become tight after the burn has been difficult for us as parents. I hope this treatment will give her better movement in her hand so she can play with her sister, learn as she grows, and use her hand more comfortably.”