Beshu is 15 years old and a sixth grader from Ethiopia. Since she was very little, Beshu has lived with her aunt. Now in the 6th grade, she balances her time between helping with housework and focusing on her school lessons. She is a resilient student working hard to overcome a significant physical challenge. When Beshu was a year old, a small, a bump appeared on her right finger. Over time, the bump turned into a painful ulcer that leaked fluid, and as it healed, it began to pull her finger inward, permanently changing its shape. Her limited hand movement turns simple classroom tasks into exhausting challenges. Holding a pen for an entire lesson is a constant struggle. This difficulty affects her spirit, too; she feels a deep lack of confidence and worries about the judgment of others. To avoid unwanted attention and the fear of bullying, she chooses to hide her hand beneath long sleeves. Beshu was referred to our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, for treatment. On January 24th, surgeons will perform a burn contracture release surgery to release the tight, contracted skin and restore full movement to her hand. Now, she needs help to fund this $500 procedure. Beshu dreams of a future where she can finally feel confident and at ease in the classroom. This surgery would allow her to participate in school activities without the constant fear of feeling different. With hope in her eyes, she shared, "I want to be brave enough to do things without fearing insults. I can’t wait to see my hand and see how beautiful it looks."

Derly is a 10-year-old girl who lives with her mother in a village in Antioquia, Colombia. She lives with congenital glaucoma, a condition that has required ongoing medical care since she was very young. In addition, about one year ago, she was evaluated by a pediatric dentist, who found multiple deep dental cavities. Since then, Derly has remained under observation. However, the progression of the disease has been unfavorable, leading to significant complications in her oral health. Currently, Derly experiences intense and persistent pain, inflammation, as well as difficulty eating and falling asleep, which impacts her quality of life. The medical team has advised for her to undergo dental treatment under general anesthesia to ensure a comprehensive, safe, and effective procedure. Derly will be receiving support from our medical partner, Clinica Noel. She is scheduled to undergo treatment on May 20th, and Clinica Noel is requesting $1,109 to cover the cost of this procedure. Derly’s mother expressed: "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support; it is a great blessing. Thanks to this noble gesture, Derly will be able to receive the treatment she so desperately needs and, with it, regain her smile and the quality of life that every child deserves. May God reward you."

Annet is 46 years old and a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a married mother of nine children, four sons and five daughters. Her husband works as a builder. She enjoys listening to the radio, especially after work, and her favorite meal is potatoes and beans, which is one of the most common foods grown and eaten in southwestern Uganda. Since February 2025, Annet has been experiencing lower abdominal pain, backache, limb paralysis, abdominal discomfort, and generalized body weakness. When she visited the hospital, she was examined and found to be hypertensive, and an ultrasound scan was done. She has been diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia and polyps and surgery was recommended. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Annet's surgery. On February 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care facility, Karoli Lwanga Hospital. Once recovered, Annet will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Annet says, “Even right now, the pain I am going through is too much. The only thing keeping me going are the painkillers. I would not be able to afford the cost of surgery on my own.”