Eman is a five-year-old boy living in Kenya with his parents and younger brother. The family is originally from Ethiopia, where his father served as a missionary, but have relocated while his father is attending missionary college. As a student, Eman’s father does not have a work permit, and the family relies on a small income from the church. They have also been unable to obtain health insurance. Eman was originally referred to our medical partner for chronic tonsillitis, but during his evaluation, doctors identified a reducible left inguinal hernia. This type of hernia is present at birth, but symptoms can take some time to appear. Doctors advised that the hernia repair be postponed until after a tonsillectomy, as the tonsillitis was causing repeated hospital admissions, frequent infections, and continuous use of antibiotics. Eman’s tonsillitis surgery was successful, and his recovery has been remarkable. His father expresses immense joy and gratitude because Eman is sleeping better, is more active, and is able to enjoy his childhood without constant illness. With his recovery complete, Eman is now scheduled for hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $864 to fund Eman’s surgery, which will take place on May 15th. This surgery will give him the chance to grow up healthy, attend school without discomfort, and avoid future complications. Eman's father says, "This hospital has been a blessing and a healing to our family. My son has since improved after the first surgery, and we thank God for everything. Please help us so that my son can grow like other children, healthy, go to school, and we will testify to what the Lord does.”

Serey is a three-year-old boy from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and three older siblings. His father works as a construction worker, and his mother works in a mango jam factory. His siblings are all students. In his free time, he enjoys playing with toy cars and eating all kinds of soup, especially lemongrass sour soup. Serey was born with syndactyly of both hands, meaning his 3rd and 4th fingers on both hands are fused. This makes it difficult for him to use his hands comfortably and affects his confidence around others. Fortunately, on April 23rd, our medical partner, the Children's Surgical Centre, will assist Serey in undergoing syndactyly repair surgery to separate and release the fused fingers. This procedure will cost $462, and Serey needs your support to fund the surgery. Serey's father said, “After the surgery, I hope that my son will be able to use his hands more freely and comfortably in his daily life. I also hope he will gain confidence, no longer feel shy about his appearance, and be able to interact and play happily with others like any other child.”

Seanminh is a 10-year-old student from Cambodia. He lives in Preah Sihanouk province with his parents and younger brother, who is two years old. His father works as a tuk-tuk tricycle driver, and his mother is a stylist specializing in wedding embellishments. He is currently studying in Grade 5, enjoys mathematics, and dreams of becoming a teacher. In his free time, he likes playing volleyball with friends and playing with his brother. His favorite meal is fried pork. For the past two years, Seanminh has been experiencing frequent nosebleeds, snoring, and difficulty breathing during sleep. The symptoms affect his sleep and daily comfort, making it difficult to rest properly and focus during the day. When he was eight years old, his father brought him to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with tonsillar hypertrophy. Doctors recommended surgery, but the family could not afford the procedure. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Seanminh, which is scheduled to take place on March 10th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Seanminh of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. Seanminh's father shared, “We are very grateful for the support that helped our child receive this treatment. We hope he will breathe easier, stop having nosebleeds, and live a healthier life.”