Meet Kiya

Kiya is a five-year-old boy from Ethiopia who needs $700 to fund surgery to remove his tonsils.

Kiya
$175
raised
$525
to go

Kiya's story

April 25, 2026

Kiya's Timeline

  • April 25, 2026
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kiya was submitted by Dr Eleni Biru, Chief Program Officer at Saglan Wajee General Hospital

  • April 25, 2026
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Kiya was scheduled to receive treatment at Saglan Wajee General Hospital in Ethiopia. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • April 26, 2026
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kiya's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Kiya is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    UPDATE IN PROGRESS

    Kiya's treatment update from Saglan Wajee General Hospital is in progress.

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