Sostine is a 26-year-old waitress. Sostine is the second oldest of 6 children. She lost her parents and three siblings at a young age and could not proceed with her school past grade 6 due to a lack of teachers. She lives alone and works at a local eatery to make ends meet. For two years, Sostine has had an epigastric hernia. She experiences pain and strain when she has to bend or do anything strenuous. She experiences discomfort and pain when she tries to eat a full meal. She came to Nyakibale hospital for care and was recommended surgery as treatment. She appeals for help to undergo surgery. Fortunately, on February 7th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund Sostine's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Sostine says, “I wish my health can be brought back to normal so that I can continue with my work and live a better quality of life.”

Meet Venensia, a cool and outgoing primary school teacher from Uganda. She teaches at a private school, and her husband works in the boda boda business. They have three biological children and adopted their brother-in-law’s two children after he passed away. As the income from private teaching is limited, Venensia and her husband also practice small-scale farming to supplement their income. In her free time, Venensia shared that she enjoys taking care of her family by cooking, cleaning, and washing. Venensia’s previous deliveries were all via a cesarean section. She is expecting a new baby soon, and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a cesarean section again to avoid any possible complications. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Venensia undergo a C-Section on March 21st. AMH is requesting $252 to fund the procedure. Vanensia said: “We are struggling financially as a family. With the little income we have, we have a lot of dependents and still have to push. We request your support for the success of our delivery.”

Hatsumi is a 19-month-old baby who lives with her parents and five older siblings. Her mother sells flowers in the market and her father takes care of her and her brothers and sisters at home. Hatsumi was born with a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect, where a hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart, causing blood leakage. This often leaves her weak and short of breath. Hatsumi and her family traveled to our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, to seek treatment. On March 8th, Hatsumi will undergo a surgical procedure where doctors will sew a patch over the hole to prevent blood from leaking through. Now, Hatsumi's family needs help raising $1,500 to fund the procedure. Hatsumi's mother said, "Our family is praying that our daughter will be able to breathe more easily once her surgery is over!"