Ruth is a 56-year-old woman from Kenya. She is married and a mother of three children, two of whom are still in school. Ruth runs a small green grocery business near her home, while her husband works as a motorcycle rider. The little income they earn helps sustain their basic needs. Ruth had lived a healthy life until about three months ago when she started to experience gynecological symptoms including severe lower back pain, lower abdominal pain and bleeding. During the December holidays, she was unable to socialize because of the symptoms, which made it difficult for her to engage with family and friends. Ruth has visited several health facilities in her area, but the problem persisted. This prompted her to seek care from a gynecologist from our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, who diagnosed her with post-menopausal bleeding. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $657 to fund Ruth's surgery. On January 21st, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Ruth will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. "I really want to get back to my normal life and be able to take care of my family. I request for your assistance," said Ruth.

Hawi is a young student from Ethiopia. At 17 years old, this 9th-grade student is at a very important time in her school life. She works hard at her studies while also taking care of her two younger siblings and helping with chores at home. Because she grew up in a hardworking farming family, she knows how important it is to be strong and active. However, a painful bump on her right hand is now making it very difficult for her to get her work done and keep up with her daily tasks. About a year ago, Hawi started feeling pain in her right hand that made simple movements difficult. Since then, the pain has grown much worse, making it nearly impossible for her to move her hand easily. She feels a constant pressure blocking her movement Hawi traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On March 19th, surgeons will perform an excisional biopsy to remove the mass. Now, Hawi needs help to raise $750 to fund this procedure. Hawi said, "I look forward to being able to write and do my chores without pain and discomfort."

Run is 74 years old and lives with her husband in a small neighborhood of Kandal province, Cambodia. Their family is mainly supported by their second child, who works as a laborer, while their first child is married and lives nearby. In her free time, Run enjoys listening to the news and monks’ sermons on the radio. Two months ago, Run slipped and fell while walking around her house, resulting in a fracture of her hip bone. She experiences severe hip pain and has great difficulty walking, standing, and performing daily activities. Initially, she went to a hospital, where an X-ray confirmed the fracture, and surgery was recommended. However, she could not afford the treatment. She then sought traditional Khmer medicine, but her condition did not improve. On February 4th, with the help of our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, Run will undergo a hip hemi-arthroplasty procedure on her left hip. The surgery will help relieve her pain, improve her ability to walk and stand, and allow her to perform daily activities more comfortably. She is able to contribute $100 and needs support for the remaining $612. This cost will cover surgery, medications, post-operative care, and rehabilitation. Run said, “I hope that after surgery I will be able to walk normally again, live without pain, and take care of myself independently.”