Essa is a sweet and active 20-month-old boy from Ethiopia. He loves playing with his siblings and exploring new environments. He has three brothers and one sister, and is the youngest child in the family. His mother is a homemaker, while his father works as a local vendor, earning a low income. The family lives in a two-room house outside the city. Essa’s parents send two of their older children to a government school, while the rest are yet to join school.
Essa was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Essa has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Surgery has been recommended to treat his condition but unfortunately his family is unable to afford the cost of treatment.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare is helping Essa receive treatment. On August 8th, he is scheduled to undergo surgery at BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). Now, Essa’s family needs help to fund this $754 procedure.
Essa’s mother says, “I hope my son will receive successful surgery, and heal. That is my prayer.”

