Wande is a four-year-old girl from Tanzania. She has two siblings and they are cared for by their single mother. Wande's mother has established her own food business to help provide for the family. Wande was born with clubfoot on her left foot, but her parents never sought treatment for it. She has learned to stand and walk despite the condition, but she now experiences pain while walking and is unable to walk long distances in her community. Wande was referred to our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, where she will begin manipulation and casting on September 13th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,119 for Wande's treatment. Wande’s mother says: “I wish for my daughter to get better and have a good life in the future.”

Gloria is a 31-year-old small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a mother to two children, both of whom are in primary school. Gloria's husband is a boda-boda motorcycle taxi driver. During her free time, Gloria enjoys spending time with her family. Gloria is expecting her third child and doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Gloria undergo a C-Section on September 4th. This procedure will cost $252 and Gloria needs your support. Gloria says, “My faith is so strong that with your support, my delivery will be successful.”

Vath is a 14-year-old boy from Cambodia. He is an only child who lives with his mother and grandparents, while his father works long hours at a public hospital in Phnom Penh, two hours from where they live. To support the family, his mother sells groceries from their home. Vath is currently in 7th grade and enjoys studying the Khmer language. He loves playing soccer with his friends at school. Vath was born with double "S" scoliosis, an abnormal double curvature of the spine, and macrodactyly, a rare congenital condition that causes toes to be abnormally large. Due to the condition of his spine, his rib cage presses against his lungs, making breathing difficult. Vath was first seen by our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), where he underwent surgery on his right foot, including a toe amputation in January 2024. His family is now seeking further treatment for his scoliosis, which has inhibited his growth. It is difficult for him to walk or keep up with friends, and he often experiences shortness of breath, especially while at school and around other boys his age. On September 3rd, Vath will undergo a fusion procedure of his spine. The damaged vertebra will be removed and the spine will be fused to correct the curvature and stabilize his spine. Timely treatment in adolescence can prevent progression and reduce the need for more invasive measures later in life. Vath and his family are able to contribute $50 but need help to raise $1,450 more to fund the cost of the surgery, spinal implants, medications, and post-op care. Vath said, "I want to run and play soccer with my friends again soon and return to school to study."