Enchali is a joyful 23-month-old boy from Ethiopia who lives with his mother and grandmother. Soon after his birth, local conflict in their home area forced them to flee their home and farmland, leaving the family displaced. Despite the challenges, Enchali is known for his bright smile, active nature, and love for playing with his friends. He enjoys running around and dreams of becoming a police officer one day. Since birth, Enchali has been experiencing swelling and discomfort in his groin area, especially whenever he cried, ran, or played. His mother first noticed the swelling when he was around one year old and became deeply worried as it continued to grow. With limited financial resources and little understanding of the condition, she sought for help and learnt about our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). After a thorough examination at BKMCM, Enchali was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles, causing a bulge in the groin area. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, Enchali has been scheduled for hernia repair surgery on May 21st. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $512 to fund Enchali's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Enchali’s mother says, "Thank you so much. I hope he will be well soon. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity for my child.”

Rith is an 18-year-old high school student from Takeo Province, Cambodia. He lives with his parents and two younger siblings. His father works as a construction worker, and his mother works in a footwear factory. He is currently in 9th grade and hopes to become an army officer in the future. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in the village. Three months ago, Rith was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused paralysis of his right arm. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury — damage to the nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. As a result, he experiences shoulder droop, pain, numbness and is unable to lift his right arm, making it difficult to perform daily activities and basic self-care. Fortunately, on May 7th, Rith will undergo brachial plexus repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. His family can contribute $75, but they need help raising an additional $662 to fund his procedure and care. The surgery will allow him to regain movement and independence in his daily life. Rith said, “I hope the surgery will reduce my pain and help me regain movement in my hand and shoulder so I can return to my normal daily activities.”

Tamiru is a 67-year-old farmer and father of seven from Ethiopia. After a lifetime of working the land to provide for his five sons and two daughters, he has become the resilient heart of a bustling household. Tamiru loves his work, but in recent years, medical issues have begun to get in the way. About five years ago, Tamiru noticed some swelling in his right elbow. The mass has grown over time, becoming increasingly painful and restrictive. It prevents him from grasping objects properly and severely limits the natural movement of his hand. Tamiru also feels a sharp tightness and deep discomfort every time he reaches, lifts, or swings a tool—movements that are essential for tilling the soil and harvesting his crops. For Tamiru, this struggle has been deeply frustrating. For him, his hands aren't just tools; they represent his livelihood, his independence, and the legacy he hopes to pass on to his children. Thankfully, Tamiru traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On March 14th, surgeons will perform an excisional biopsy to remove the mass. Now, Tamiru needs help to raise $750 to fund this procedure. Tamiru shared, "I'm excited to get back to my full strength so I can lead my family with the same energy I’ve had for decades. I can't wait to work my fields again without that tight pressure in my arm. I want the freedom to do the heavy work I love without holding back."