Edivinah is a 47-year-old widow from Uganda and a mother of one child. During high school, Edivinah sustained a long-term spinal injury following a strike at school. She works as a nurse but cannot practice currently due to her condition. For two years, Edivinah has been experiencing severe lower abdominal pain, backaches, and other worrisome symptoms. This condition makes it challenging for her to move and practice as a nurse, thus impacting her ability to earn a living for herself and her daughter. Edivinah's condition has been diagnosed as dysfunctional uterine bleeding. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus, to heal. On September 5th, she will undergo surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Edivinah will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain! Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $219 to fund Edivinah's surgery. Edivinah said, “I am really in your hands to have my condition treated in your favor. I will be very grateful as I resume my usual job to earn a living for me and my daughter.”

Allen is a 24-year-old woman from Uganda who runs her family’s retail shop. She is married, and her husband works as a driver in their village. Allen studied up to primary class seven and had to drop out due to a lack of school fees. Allen and her husband have two kids: a 3-year-old in preschool and a 1-year-old who has not started school yet. Allen visited our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), because she has swelling on her upper right arm. The mass appeared seven years ago but has slowly increased in size over time. She also experiences pain when she does strenuous work, which can get so bad that her hand becomes paralyzed and unable to hold things. This often happens when she is washing clothes. Allen traveled to AMH’s care center to receive treatment, and on May 3rd, surgeons will remove the mass. AMH is requesting $145 to fund her surgery. Allen shared: “I hope to get well through surgery. I believe I will be more productive. I will continue to run my family’s retail shop after recovery.”

Maylin, who is 14 months old, lives with her parents and two older siblings in the mountains of central Bolivia. Her father is a truck driver, while her mother is a farmer and a homemaker. Maylin was born with Down syndrome and a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect, in which a hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through the lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving her weak and short of breath. Maylin will need surgery to correct her cardiac defect. Our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, is seeking $1,500 to fund Maylin's surgery, which is scheduled to take place on May 16th at Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. This surgery will enable Maylin to lead a healthy and happy life. Maylin's mother said: "Our family would like to say thank you to everyone who is helping our daughter get better!"