Muluwerk is a 28-year-old woman from Ethiopia. She and her husband have three young children—two sons and a daughter. Muluwerk has been facing a quiet, painful battle with a bone infection known as osteomyelitis. As a young mother caring for her children and home, she spends her days taking on physically demanding tasks. Muluwerk experiences pain, swelling, and other worrisome symptoms, making each day a showcase of her resilience. Muluwerk visited our medical partner's care center, Saglan Wajee General Hospital (SWGH), for help. After review, her doctors have recommended that she undergo a sequestrectomy, a surgical procedure involving the removal of fragments of infected, dead bone or tissue. If not treated, her condition can lead to recurrent infections that may result in life-threatening complications. Fortunately, on April 8th, Muluwerk will undergo repair surgery at SWGH's care center. Once completed, this procedure will alleviate her symptoms and prevent serious long-term complications. SWGH is requesting $900 to fund her procedure. Muluwerk said, "I am hoping to end this four-year cycle of suffering once and for all. By getting my mobility back, I can finally put all my energy into building a bright future for my family, free from the shadow of this recurring illness."

Mala is a 14-year-old Grade 9 student from Cambodia. He is the second of five children and lives with his parents, who are rice farmers. His older brother is a university student, while his younger siblings attend primary school. He enjoys reading and helping his parents in the rice fields. His favorite subject is physics, and he likes fish sour soup. For four years now, Mala has had multiple osteochondromas, non-cancerous bone tumors. The growths are located in several areas, including both legs, both arms, and the right scapula, with the most troublesome growths currently around the right proximal tibia and right scapula. The osteochondromas cause pain and stiffness, particularly around his right leg and shoulder. The discomfort makes it difficult for him to walk and sit comfortably and interferes with his usual activities. Mala traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On September 8th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. Now, Mala needs help to raise $344 to fund this procedure. Mala's father said, “I hope the surgery will reduce my son’s pain and stiffness and help him walk and sit more comfortably. I want him to be able to move freely and enjoy his daily activities again.”

Ran is a 35-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Speu Province with his wife, who works in a garment factory. They have two children: one studying in Grade 3 and a 11-month-old baby. He helps support the family through construction work and enjoys planting vegetables around his home during his free time. On the 4th of May 2026, Ran was involved in a motorcycle-versus-car accident, which resulted in a right knee injury. Following the accident, he initially sought traditional treatment, but his symptoms persisted and worsened over time. He experiences persistent pain and stiffness in his right knee, making it difficult to walk comfortably. The condition limits his mobility and affects his ability to perform heavy physical work and daily activities. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 25th, Ran will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help reduce pain and stiffness in the knee, improve joint function, and restore mobility so he can walk more comfortably and return to work and daily life. Ran can contribute $100, but needs help raising $500 more to fund his treatment and care. Ran said, “After the surgery, I hope that the pain will improve with treatment. I am hopeful that with proper care, I will be able to walk comfortably again and return to my daily activities.”