Kishimwi is a playful and friendly young boy who is currently having a hard time walking. Kishimwi has a younger sibling, and his parents are small-scale maize and vegetable farmers who grow food for their family. His father also works as a hawker selling Maasai beads, belts and sandals in order to make extra income. Kishimwi was diagnosed with genu valgus, causing his legs to bend inward to form knock knees. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. Kishimwi's parents noticed a slight bent in his leg when he was three years old, but became alarmed when the problem worsened over the past year to the point where walking became difficult. Kishimwi experiences pain when participating in daily activities, so his parents decided to seek treatment for him at a local hospital in their village. The family was advised to give Kishimwi foods containing high calcium and calcium supplements to strengthen his bones and prevent his legs from bending further. However, the effects were negligible and Kishimwi's legs became more bent. Fortunately, an older patient's parent told the family about Watsi's medical partner's care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC), and the family traveled to the hospital hoping for treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Kishimwi. The procedure will take place on June 29th. Treatment will hopefully restore Kishimwi's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Kishimwi’s father hopes his son's pain will be alleviated after this care, "We have used medication and foods containing high calcium but none has helped. Please help treat my son because as you can see his legs are badly affected."

Sor is a 67-year-old farmer. She is married and lives with her husband and their eldest daughter, who is a garment worker. Sor has two sons, three daughters, and nine grandchildren. She enjoys listening to monks pray on the radio. Three years ago, Sor developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia, blurry vision, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sor learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours and a half seeking treatment. On June 24th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery for her to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Sor is excited for her recovery, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly so I can recognize people, go outside, do housework, cook, and plant some crops around my house."

Tukwasibwe is a 33-year-old pregnant mother of two children. She teaches and she also works as a farmer, primarily growing beans, potatoes, and maize for home consumption. Her husband works as a hawker, and her family lives in a rental house. When Tukwasibwe visited our medical partner's care center, her doctor recommended that she deliver her baby via C-Section. She has two previous deliveries this way due to birthing needs and a C-Section will reduce the risk of uterine rupture during this delivery. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Tukwasibwe to receive medical care. On July 6th, she will deliver her baby via C-Section, and now, AMH is requesting $252 to fund her procedure. Tukwasibwe shared, “I really ask for your support for the success of my surgery because I consider this child to be precious to me as I had two miscarriages previously which had made me lose hope.”