Bannareach is a 14-year-old student from Cambodia. He lives in Phnom Penh with his parents, who earn a living selling street food. He is the middle child of three siblings. His older brother is a university student, and his younger sister is in Grade 2. He is currently in Grade 8, and mathematics is his favourite subject. When he grows up, he hopes to become a soldier. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball and football with his friends. His favourite food is grilled meat. Bannareach was born with syndactyly, a condition in which his left big toe and second toe were joined together. In June 2026, he underwent syndactyly release surgery with a full-thickness skin graft and K-wire fixation with the help of our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). However, after the surgery, his second left toe remained deformed. Although his toes have been separated, his second toe remains in an abnormal position. He continues to experience pain and has difficulty wearing shoes comfortably. This also affects his comfort during everyday activities. On November 10, surgeons at CSC will perform a joint arthrodesis procedure to fuse his left second toe and improve its position and alignment. This may help reduce his discomfort, allow him to wear shoes more comfortably, and make walking and participating in sports easier. Now, Bannareach needs help to fund this $611 procedure. Bannareach's mother said, “After his first surgery, I was hopeful that his toes would heal well, but I became worried when his second toe became deformed after the metalwork was removed. I hope this next surgery will help him feel better, wear shoes comfortably, and walk without pain. Most of all, I want him to enjoy school and his daily activities without worrying about his foot.”

Kidus is a seven-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He is in the first grade, and lives with his parents and sister. His father works as a taxi driver, and his mother is a dedicated homemaker who prioritizes her children's care above all else. Two years ago, Kidus started to experience throat pain, appetite loss and disrupted sleep. He was diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis, which has led to frequent medical appointments, impacting his school attendance. Due to this Kidus is finding it difficult to keep up with his studies. If not treated, his symptoms will persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, is requesting $700 to fund a tonsillectomy for Kidus, which is scheduled to take place on June 6th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Kidus of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Hopeful for Kidus's improved sleep, and a better focus on his education after treatment, his parents say: "Beyond the financial burden, his illness has deeply affected our family's well-being. We are incredibly hopeful for this next chapter, as the upcoming surgery promises a fresh start for our son and our family."

Sièwa is a 30-year-old homemaker from Mali, and a mother of two. She enjoys listening to the radio with her family in her free time. Sièwa is currently expecting her third child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Muso, is helping Sièwa undergo a C-Section on September 15th. This procedure will cost $259, and Sièwa needs your support. Sièwa says: "With support for the procedure, I look forward to delivering a healthy baby."