Ar is a 13-year-old Burmese student in Thailand. He has been living in a dormitory for a year now as his mother moved to Bangkok in search of a better job. Ar's mother borrowed money to pay for the tuition for the school and the dormitory so Ar can continue to attend the fifth grade. He gets food from the school and occasionally gets some pocket money from his cousins. In 2021, when Ar was still living with his family in Karen State, Burma, his leg started to swell. Because it was not causing him any pain his father did not take him to see a doctor. Since then, his leg stayed swollen and would swell up a bit more. However, in March 2024, it started to cause him pain. Ar can no longer play football with his friends because his leg hurts. It is also difficult for him to walk. Ar asked his mother to send some money so he could go to a clinic to see a doctor. Doctors want Ar to undergo an MRI, an imaging procedure that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce images of bodily organs. This scan will hopefully help doctors diagnose his condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $814 to cover the cost of Ar's MRI and care, scheduled for June 10th. Ar said: “I just want to walk again and play with my friends. I do not want to be a burden to my mother by asking for more money.”

Srey Ny is a 28-year-old housewife from Cambodia. She lives in Kandal province with her husband, mother, two older sisters, and one brother-in-law. The family earns a small income by working in local construction jobs and a local hair salon. Srey Ny looks after the house and does most of the cooking. In her free time, she watches social media videos for new recipes, and likes to try them with her family. In July 2020, she was in a road traffic accident which resulted in a closed fracture of her left leg. Following the accident, she was taken to a public hospital where the doctors fixated hardware to heal her fracture. Now the fracture has healed, but she experiences discomfort while walking and performing her daily activities due to the hardware. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On July 1st, Srey Ny will undergo a hardware removal procedure to help her walk easily again. Srey Ny was able to contribute $100 towards her medical costs but needs help raising the remaining $204 in funds. After surgery, she hopes it will be easier to get around the house, shop in the market, and take care of her family.

Abdul, who is five years old, is a brave young boy from Ethiopia. He is smart and good at communication and socializing. His mother is a housewife, who helps her husband on their farm. Unfortunately, their harvest is insufficient to meet the family's needs. In the past few years, the family has received donations from the government. However, due to the war, they no longer receive this assistance. They now survive by selling their farm animals for income, and sometimes, they have to take out loans to survive. Because of these financial difficulties, they cannot afford medical bills for their son. Since birth, Abdul has lived with a right inguinal hernia. This condition occurs in newborns and children, due to a weakness in the abdominal wall that is present at birth. Sometimes the hernia or bulge is only visible when the child is performing certain activities. As a result of discomfort from the hernia, a child may become irritable and have a reduced appetite. Other symptoms may include a burning or aching sensation at the site of the bulge, pain or discomfort, and a heavy or dragging feeling in the groin. In infants and children, inguinal hernias are always treated with surgery, to prevent future complications. While Abdul's condition has affected his whole family, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is here to help. On September 18th, Abdul will undergo hernia repair surgery and his family is looking for help to raise $512 to fund his procedure. Abdul's mother said: “I hope with this surgery, he will heal, be comfortable, and be free of any complications.”