Joshua is a one-year-old boy from Tanzania, the youngest of three children in his family. His parents rely on farming and livestock keeping for their livelihood, working hard each day to provide for their children. Joshua has clubfoot on left foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. The condition has affected Joshua's mobility and could limit his future independence if left untreated. Despite the challenges, his parents never lost hope. They believed that their son could be treated and patiently waited until he was old enough to begin care. When Joshua turned one year old, they started seeking treatment and traveled to a hospital where a corrective cast was placed. Fortunately, they met one of the former patients of our medical partner's care center, Kafika Hospital, who referred them for treatment support. Joshua requires multiple castings, followed by a tenotomy procedure and the use of a Foot Abduction Brace (FAB) for five years to ensure lasting correction and prevent recurrence of the condition. Joshua is scheduled to begin clubfoot treatment on June 23rd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Joshua's clubfoot repair. After treatment, his mobility will significantly improve. Joshua’s father said, “We have always believed that Joshua can be treated. Our dream is to see him walk, run, and grow up without limitations.”

Chhuong is a 45-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He is married and lives in Prey Veaeng Province with his wife, who manages household duties and takes care of their three children, all of whom are students. In his free time, he enjoys planting vegetables around his home. In April 2024, Chhuong sustained a left distal femur injury following a fall from stairs, resulting in a fracture in his left distal femur. He previously underwent surgical fixation of the left distal femur with a plate and screws in a hospital in Thailand to stabilize the fracture and promote healing. About six months after the surgery, he slipped and fell again. Since then, he has been experiencing left thigh pain for the past six months, associated with loosening of the implant. The condition has caused difficulty in walking, and he currently relies on crutches for mobility. It significantly affects his daily activities and work capacity. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On June 10th, Chhuong will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will help relieve pain, reduce discomfort, and improve mobility, allowing him to walk more comfortably and return to his normal daily and work activities. He can contribute $50, but needs help raising $328 more to fund his procedure and care. Chhuong said, “Today, I hope the surgery to remove the hardware goes well. I look forward to the next steps in my treatment so that my pain can improve and I can walk more comfortably again.”

Sok Ny is a three-year-old boy who lives with his grandmother in Kampot Province, Cambodia. His parents work in the city; his father is a construction worker and his mother is a chef in a restaurant. He is the youngest of two siblings, and his older sister is 6 years old. In his free time, he enjoys playing toy cars with his sister. His favorite food is fried pork. In April 2025, Sok Ny was home when he sustained a burn injury affecting the right foot. This resulted in burn contracture of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th toes of the right foot. The burn contracture has caused tightening of the skin and deformity of the toes, making it difficult for him to wear shoes and walk comfortably. It affects his daily activities, and the family is concerned about his physical appearance and emotional well-being as he grows older. When Sok Ny's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On May 19th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve foot function, allow normal shoe wear, and help him walk more comfortably and confidently. Now, Sok Ny's family needs help to fund this $652 procedure. His grandmother said, “After the surgery, I hope he will be able to walk comfortably, wear shoes normally, and grow up with confidence and happiness.”