Wadaje is an 18-year-old girl from Ethiopia. She is a college student who lives with her older sister. Two months ago, Wadaje started to experience an itchy infection on her right finger. The wound developed into a contracture, causing significant difficulty with movement. Following her initial treatment at a local small clinic, she developed a severe hand contracture that has left her hand stiff and difficult to use. This has significantly disrupted her studies and daily life. The resulting loss of independence is deeply distressing, as she now depends on her sister for almost everything, which creates a difficult situation for them both. When Wadaje learned about our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, she traveled for one week seeking treatment. On June 3rd, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery to gradually restore movement to the right finger. This will make it easier to handle schoolwork and help with household duties comfortably, while also decreasing the frequency and cost of hospital visits. Now, she needs help to fund this $500 procedure. Wadaje said, "I hope to regain the health and skills required to perform my academic and daily tasks with ease, which is vital for my success as a college student."

San is a 53-year-old woman from Burma. San lives with her family in an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp, located near the Thai border in Burma. She has three sons, two daughters, two daughters-in-law, and three grandsons. Her daughter works as a domestic worker, while her son serves as a soldier in the resistance forces. Like many others residing in the camp, San’s family has no income and relies on the camp’s medical team for healthcare. Currently, San continues to suffer from back pain, which is particularly problematic at night. She relies on pain medication to help her manage the pain. Due to this ongoing pain, San has been experiencing a loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, numbness on the left side of her body, itchy skin, and general body aches. San is scheduled to receive a CT scan on October 28th at Burma Children Medical Fund so doctors can have more information to diagnose her condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. The CT scan and care will cost $469. San's son shares, "At first, all our siblings were incredibly stressed about our mother’s health condition. However, I am so happy to connect with your organization which supports vulnerable people in getting medical treatment. Thank you to your donors."

Demise is a 64-year-old farmer from Ethiopia. He and his wife work together on their farm and have twelve children. A year ago, Demise developed a cataract in his left eye and was diagnosed at a government-funded hospital. However, due to a scheduling error, Demise never received proper treatment. Now, Demise has thick, cloudy vision. He has difficulty walking on uneven ground, detecting familiar faces, and reading his Bible. Moreover, Demise finds farm work difficult and relies heavily on his family to manage his responsibilities. Fortunately, on November 4th, Demise will undergo cataract surgery with the help of our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital. Surgeons will remove and replace the clouded lens, improving Demise's blurry vision. Now, he needs help to raise $150 to fund this procedure. Demise states, "After a year of waiting, I only want to work my land again, see my family's faces clearly, and read my Bible. I want to stand on my own and not be a burden to anyone."