Winnie is a 49-year-old farmer. She cultivates small-scale seasonal crops like beans and corn. Her husband is a teacher and together, they have five children. Her family's income is too limited to make ends meet and cover emergency costs like healthcare. For a few months now, Winnie has been experiencing lower abdominal and back pain and other troubling symptoms. This has affected her work in the farm as she is not able to sustain lengthy sessions bending or carrying luggage. She has been diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia and inflammation of the ovary. At Nyakibale Hospital, she had several tests done and doctors recommended a total hysterectomy to remove her uterus. However, she is not able to pay the cost and appeals for help. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMH), is requesting $219 to fund Winnie's surgery. On September 22nd, she'll undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Winnie will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Winnie says “I look forward to resuming my work on the farm to provide for my family, educate my boys and see them grow into important men in the future."

Ellon is a 22-year-old mother with one child. After graduating from high school, Ellon studied to be a secretary before getting married. She then separated from her husband. Ellon now works at her brother's shop to earn a living. Around one year ago, Ellon began to experience troubling symptoms, including breathing difficulties, neck swelling, and heart palpitations. She was diagnosed with nodular goitre, which affects her breathing and swallowing. Ellon went to a local hospital, and a scan confirmed the goitre diagnosis. Since the cost of care is high and above her means, our medical partner's care center, Nyakibale Hospital, referred her for Watsi's support to help her with the medical expense. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on August 6th. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland in this procedure, which will cost $252. Our partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $252 to fund her care and restore her health. Ellon shares, “I wish to continue providing for my child and with poor health, that might not be possible. Please help me.”

Hashim is a seven-year-old student and the third-born child in his family of three children. Hashim started his primary school education early this year and he is currently in grade one. His mother is concerned he may have learning challenges as he has delayed talking in comparison to his younger sibling. Hashim’s mother is a single mom who works hard selling vegetables for a living. Hashim has been diagnosed with bilateral genu varus, where his legs bow outward so that his knees do not touch. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, he gets tied after a short walk and experiences pain. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Hashim. The procedure is scheduled to take place on October 7th. Treatment will hopefully restore Hashim's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Hashim’s mother says “It is through people’s kindness, help, and support for us to make it here to Plaster house. Please help my son.”