Daravortey is a three-year-old girl from Cambodia. She is the only child in the family and lives with her parents and grandmother. Her mother works in a nearby bank and her father works as an army officer. Her 69-year-old grandmother stays at home and helps to take care of her. At home, she likes to eat fruit and yogurt, and she enjoys watching cartoons on her mother's phone. In April this year, she injured her left hand on an exercise machine, resulting in contractures on her third and fourth fingers. Now, the scar contractures are still causing redness, and her ring finger remains tight and cannot fully extend. Her parents worry that the burn scar contractures will worsen in the future, making it difficult for her to use her hand effectively. When Daravortey's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On July 5th, surgeons at CSC will perform a contracture release surgery to help her use her hand easily again. Daravortey's family was able to contribute $100 towards her medical costs but need help raising the remaining $387 in funds. Daravortey's grandmother said, "I hope she will feel more comfortable using her hand to play and at school."

Grace is a six-year-old girl and the youngest of three siblings, all school-going. Both of her parents work for the Uganda police force, and in addition to their own children, they are also caring for four other children left behind by Grace's uncle who lost his life at war in Somalia. Unfortunately, their low income makes it challenging for them to provide for their large family, especially when it comes to covering medical expenses. Since birth, Grace has suffered from an umbilical hernia, a condition in which the intestine protrudes through the abdominal muscles at the belly button. This has been causing her significant abdominal pain, particularly after eating and when sitting or walking for extended periods. Recognizing the need for medical intervention, her mother brought her to our medical partner's care center, Nyakibale Hospital, where she was examined, underwent a scan and surgical repair was recommended. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Grace receive treatment. On September 3rd, she will undergo hernia repair surgery, relieving her of painful symptoms and treating the medical condition. Now, Grace's family need help to fund this $230 procedure. Grace's mother says, “The only joy I’ve ever dreamt of is seeing my daughter in good health. I truly believe that with your support, she will be able to undergo the much-needed surgery, and I have faith that she will certainly get well."

Rosaura, who is eight months old, lives with her mother and her grandparents in a suburb of La Paz, Bolivia. Her mother is a street vendor. Rosaura has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus, where a hole exists between two major blood vessels next to her heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through her lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving Rosaura weak, and making it difficult for her to gain weight. On July 10th, Rosaura will undergo cardiac surgery at Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During the procedure, surgeons will close the hole so blood can no longer leak through it. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is seeking $1,500 to fund the costs of Rosaura's surgery and care, including exams, diagnostics, surgery, follow-up care, and medications. Rosaura's mother said: "I am very hopeful that everything will go well with this surgery, so that my daughter can be normal and strong."