Riziki is a two-month-old girl from Tanzania, the third-born child in her family. Her parents are farmers and are committed to ensuring that she receives the necessary treatment so she can walk independently, participate fully in daily activities, and have equal opportunities within society. They understand the importance of early intervention and are determined to support her throughout the treatment process. Riziki has clubfoot on both feet, 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 mobility challenges. She is required to undergo a series of corrective casts applied over several weeks to gradually align her foot. After the casting phase, she will undergo a tenotomy, a minor surgical procedure performed to release the tight Achilles tendon and improve foot position. Following successful correction, Riziki will be fitted with a Foot Abduction Brace (FAB), which she must wear as prescribed until the age of five to maintain the correction and prevent relapse. Fortunately, Riziki's family traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Doctors will begin clubfoot treatment on June 23rd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Riziki's clubfoot correction. After treatment, Riziki's mobility will be better as he grows up. Riziki's mother says, "I wish for my daughter to be treated, so that when she grows up, she can contribute to the society, healthier."

Sophy is a 36-year-old woman from Battambang Province in Cambodia. She is married and has two children: a daughter in 11th grade and a son in 8th grade. Sophy and her husband are rice farmers. Sophy also sells breakfast to support her family, and in her free time, she enjoys going to the market to buy ingredients. In 2018, Sophy was in a motorcycle accident. Although there was no bone fracture at the time, she later developed bruising on her right ankle. The wound has not healed since. Due to the chronic infection on her ankle, Sophy been experiencing pain for years and has difficulty carrying out her work and daily activities. When Sophy learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 12th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to help remove infected tissue and support proper healing of the chronic wound. Sophy contributed $50 toward her care and needs assistance raising $367 to fund the remaining cost of her procedure. Sophy said, "After the surgery, I hope that my wound will heal completely so I can walk comfortably and take care of my family again."

Moyoura is a 12-year-old seventh grader student from Cambodia. She lives in Mondolkiri Province, a rural province of Cambodia with her parents and two younger siblings in a small home. Her father works as a cashew farmer, while her mother is a secondary school teacher who works hard to support the family. She is the eldest child; her younger sister is in Grade 5, and her baby brother is eight months old. She enjoys learning Khmer literature, and dreams of becoming a police officer when she grows up. In her free time, she helps her mother with household chores and listens to music. Her favorite foods are caramelized pork and grilled fish. For the past four years, Moyoura has been experiencing a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, a feeling of tightness in her throat, loud snoring at night, and recurrent nosebleeds about 3–4 times per month. The condition makes it difficult for her to eat comfortably and concentrate on her studies. The frequent throat discomfort, snoring, and nosebleeds also cause concern for her health and future development. Moyoura was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause her symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Moyoura, which is scheduled to take place on February 26th. Surgeons will remove her tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Moyoura of her symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. Moyoura's mother said, “I hope this treatment will help my daughter sleep peacefully, eat comfortably, and live like other children without pain or discomfort. I want her to grow up healthy and follow her dream.”