Japhet is a baby and the last born in a family of five children living in Ngorongoro, Tanzania. His father works as a livestock keeper and farmer, cultivating crops for sustenance while selling part of the harvested produce to meet household expenses. Meanwhile, Japhet's mother fulfills the role of a homemaker, taking care of the children and managing house and family. Despite the father's efforts to provide for the family, there are difficulties in affording education and healthcare for their children, leading to their reliance on traditional remedies for medical treatment. Japhet was born with clubfoot, a condition where the foot is twisted out of shape, causing difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. This situation concerns his parents as they contemplate their child's future. While attending church, they received information about visiting specialists organizing a clinic specifically for children with treatable disabilities. Japhet's mother was able to attend the clinic, feeling relieved upon hearing about potential treatment options. With the church's assistance, transportation was arranged for them to travel to the hospital, and they arrived at our medical partner's center, where they were warmly welcomed. After assessing Japhet, he was diagnosed with clubfoot, specifically in his left foot. He will undergo manipulation and casting to gradually correct the foot's angle, followed by a tenotomy surgery to heal his condition. Thankfully, on June 16th, skilled surgeons at our medical partner, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, will perform clubfoot repair surgery. African Mission Healthcare is seeking $935 in funding to cover the costs associated with Japhet's treatment. This procedure will significantly improve Japhet's prospects for a better future. Japhet's mother says, "I hope my child will have the best treatment, and this treatment will make his future life better."

Jessie is a ten-year-old child from Kenya. He is in grade three, and is an only child. His mother is a homemaker and his father owns a small barber shop. In his free time, Jessie loves to play with his friends About two weeks ago, Jessie was admitted to the hospital for an unrelated condition. On the day he was due to be discharged he complained of severe pain in his right groin area. As this was unrelated to the condition that originally brought him to the hospital, a scan was ordered, which showed that he has an undescended right testicle. Without treatment, Jessie will continue to experience pain, and will have an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. However, his family is not in the financial position to meet the cost of treatment for Jessie's condition. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help Jessie. On August 3rd, Jessie will undergo an orchidopexy at AMH's care center. AMH is requesting $483 to cover the total cost of Jessie's procedure and care. Jessie's father said, “You can’t imagine how we felt, we were happy to have him discharged from Hospital, only to discover another problem. Kindly support our son so that he may get relief from pain and any dangers of this condition,”

Stephen is a 62-year-old grandfather. He is a married man with two sons who are both married. He left his motherland long ago in search of work and landed in his current residence, where he works as a casual laborer - getting jobs around his community whenever he can. He lives with his wife and two grandchildren, studying in a nearby primary school. Stephen came into the hospital with complaints of swelling in his groin area that had been there for three months. An ultrasound found that he has hydrocele, which is swelling in a sensitive area. It has become hard for him to continue with work such that sometimes he cannot put food on the table. He needs treatment so that he can work comfortably and be able to provide for his family. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. Stephen is scheduled to undergo hydrocele repair surgery on August 28th. AMH is requesting $631 to fund Stephen's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will reduce the swelling to normal size and prevent further complications so that he will be able to live more comfortably. Stephen says, “I am the only person who works at home so as to provide basic needs. I feel so sad sometimes when I see my people in need of something, and I cannot provide it. I am not even comfortable walking. I am looking forward to getting well. Please help me.”