Vili is a 58-year-old accounts officer from Malawi. He is married with four grown children. Due to worsening pain from his condition, he is no longer able to work, and his wife, a primary school teacher, has since become the sole breadwinner for the family. Two years ago, Vili was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. Over time, the swelling became more frequent and increasingly painful, affecting his concentration and eventually forcing him to stop working altogether. Fortunately, on May 6th, Vili will undergo hernia repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. He is raising $575 to fund the surgery, which will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. "God has shown me Mercy to reach this far, and I have hope that your support will change my life. I am patiently waiting for your consideration," said Vili.

Beatrice is a 46-year-old woman from Malawi. She and her husband have three children. Beatrice sells second-hand clothes to support her family. Five years ago, Beatrice began bleeding profusely and started to experience abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and was told that she would need to undergo a hysterectomy. She was booked for surgery on numerous occasions, but the surgeries never took place. Finally, Beatrice was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, where she is now scheduled to undergo a hysterectomy on June 8th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Beatrice's surgery. Beatrice now has hope that the surgical operation will save her life. She believes surgery will help her resume her business and continue being a responsible mother. "I have tried all that I could, but have failed to be considered for surgery in government hospitals; unfortunately, my business cannot support my surgery, but only my family upkeep. Since I am the breadwinner, you are my last hope to save my life," said Beatrice.

George is a 19-year-old student from Uganda. He is the third-born in a family of ten children. His parents separated, and George lives with his father and stepmother. His father engages in small-scale farming to provide food for the household and sells any surplus to generate income. For the past four years, George has had a left inguinal hernia. He has been experiencing intermittent swelling, lower abdominal pain, and difficulty performing physical activities. He is unable to bend or assist his father with work, which has greatly affected his daily life and wellbeing. Additionally, he has always enjoyed playing football, but has been unable to do so due to his condition. George previously underwent hernia repair surgery on the right side; however, he has now developed a hernia on the left side and needs to undergo care. Fortunately, on June 2nd, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund George's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. George said, "I cannot play football and do any work because of my condition. I hope to be well soon."