Mary is a single, 24-year-old woman from Uganda. She holds a diploma in procurement and logistics but has not found a job in her profession. Instead, she works in a supermarket as an attendant, but shared that her wages barely sustain her. Mary is the youngest of 11 siblings, all of whom are married and are teachers. Mary enjoys watching television and singing and is in a choir. Two years ago, Mary started suffering from a swelling in a sensitive area. The mass is large and growing in size, which leaves her feeling uncomfortable and in pain. Fortunately, our medical health partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. Mary traveled to AMH's care center to receive treatment. On September 19, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Mary needs help to raise $137 to fund this procedure. Mary says, “I hope I will be relieved from all the pain I have been having all this time.”

Ann is a 16-year-old student from Kenya. Ann was orphaned when her father took his and her mother's life. Fortunately, Ann, who aspires to become an architect, now lives with relatives who adopted her. In October 2022, Ann was also in a horrible incident and one of her fingers was cut in half. She was rushed to the hospital for treatment, where she underwent surgery. While the right middle finger has healed, it developed a contracture during the healing process. The contracture is causing Ann to experience difficulties when she uses her hand - keeping her from writing and drawing. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Ann receive treatment. On May 3rd, surgeons at AIC Kijabe Hospital will perform contracture release surgery, which should improve Ann's grip and her ability to hold things, aiding in her aspirations to become an architect. Now she needs your help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Ann says, “Architects draw building designs; this is what I want to do. I have been through a lot, but I am determined.”

Dina is an 11 year-old fifth grader, living in a coastal province of Cambodia with his parents and two siblings. His father works as a rice farmer, and his mother recently got a job in a clothing factory. When he was a year old, Dina accidentally put his right hand into a pot of boiling rice. Since then, burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin on his hand and fingers. As a result, it is difficult for him to perform daily activities, such as writing, and playing games with his friends. Dina and his family traveled for six hours to seek treatment. On September 6th, surgeons from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, will perform burn contracture release surgery at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which will improve the function of Dina's hand. Now he needs your help to fund this $495 procedure. Dina said he hopes that his fingers can bend more easily, and that he will be able to do better in school.