Adson is 74 years old and lives in a village in rural Lilongwe, Malawi. He is married, and all seven of his children are grown and living with their own families. At home, he lives with his wife and two grandchildren, relying on small-scale farming to feed them. Three months ago, Adson was involved in an accident at home. While moving around his yard, he stepped onto a sharp stick used to tie a goat, and it pierced through the flesh of his right foot. As he tried to free himself, fragments of the stick remained in the wound, leaving him in severe pain. He sought care and underwent a debridement procedure to remove damaged tissue, but the injury has taken time to heal. He has been attending follow-up clinics, and recently, doctors advised that he needs skin graft surgery to properly close the wound and restore function to his foot. Without this procedure, healing may remain slow and incomplete, making it difficult for him to walk and continue his daily activities. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Adson receive treatment. On May 6th, he will undergo a skin graft procedure to aid in the healing of his foot, so he can walk again. Adson is contributing to his treatment but needs to raise an additional $295 to fund the procedure. He says: "My wish is for my foot to heal, so I can walk again and continue looking after my home. I have tried what I can, but I do not have enough. I am asking for help so that I can get this treatment and be well again.”

David is an eight-year-old boy from Uganda. His parents are small-scale farmers who work together to grow crops for home consumption and sell the surplus to meet other basic household needs. David is the firstborn child in a family of three children. His younger siblings are still very young, and have not started attending school. Although David is in school, his condition has sometimes caused him to miss classes because of the pain he experiences. For the past three years, David has had an umbilical hernia, which is a tissue bulge in the belly button area, that occurs due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall. In recent days, the swelling has become increasingly painful, making it difficult for him to walk long distances. He can no longer play or comfortably interact with other children and often spends his time crying because of the discomfort. His parents have been purchasing painkillers to relieve his symptoms, but these have not provided lasting relief. David’s mother attended a medical outreach organized by Rwibaale Hospital, where David was assessed by a doctor. Fortunately, on September 15th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund David's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. David's mother says, "I am hopeful that my son will be well soon and resume classes."

Sado is a two-year-old boy and the tenth-born child in a family of 11 children. His father is a maize farmer who works hard to provide for the family. Sado has a clubfoot on the left foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted inward and downward. This condition has made it difficult for him to walk comfortably and has prevented him from wearing regular shoes. As he grows, these challenges could only get worse, without timely and appropriate treatment. Sado’s father learned about our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, and brought Sado to an outreach clinic, where he was assessed and enrolled for treatment. Fortunately, Sado has been scheduled to begin clubfoot treatment on August 11th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Sado's clubfoot repair. After treatment, Sado has a promising opportunity to walk more comfortably and wear normal shoes with confidence. This treatment will give him greater freedom and mobility, allowing him to enjoy his childhood and participate more fully in everyday activities.. Sado's father says, “I am grateful that Sado can receive treatment. I hope he will soon walk comfortably and play like other children.”