Kue is a 20-year-old man who lives with his wife and daughter in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. His wife looks after their daughter and also makes and sells snacks twice a week from their home to help earn an income. Kue used to work as a day laborer in neighboring Thai villages but stopped working in July 2025 when he first felt unwell. . On the 12th of January, 2026, Kue was admitted to the hospital in camp due to weakness and pain in his leg. Kue observed that his left leg was smaller than his right leg. He was referred to our medical partner's care center, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, where he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of his left leg, which showed that he has osteomyelitis in his left femur, septic arthritis in his left hip, and inflammation in his left knee. He underwent a wound debridement surgery and was scheduled to go home on the 16th of February. However, when getting out of bed that day, he heard a snapping sound when he bore weight on his left leg. An X-ray confirmed that his left femur was fractured. He needs surgery to facilitate proper healing. On February 17th, Kue will undergo fracture repair surgery, and he needs help raising $1,500 to fund his procedure and care. Currently, Kue is in pain, and his leg is immobilized in a leg brace. He requires the help of someone to complete daily tasks. In his free time, he likes to fix machines, and he plans to do that in the future. Kue said, “I have been sick for a long time, and now my leg broke when I was about to go home. But I feel relieved that there is someone who can help me receive treatment.”

Francisco is an 11-year-old boy from Uganda. Born as one of triplets, Francisco has two sisters who live with their mother, while he lives with his grandfather. His mother sells fresh vegetables in the community to support her children, while his grandfather is a subsistence farmer. Despite the family’s determination to care for Francisco, his health condition has become a major concern. His grandfather recently brought him to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital, after noticing that his right testicle was still undescended. Following careful medical assessment and examination at the hospital, doctors have recommended corrective surgery to treat his condition, and provide him the opportunity to grow into a healthy and productive young man. Unfortunately, Francisco’s grandfather is financially overwhelmed and unable to meet the required medical expenses for surgery, medications, investigations, hospitalization, and follow-up care. Besides caring for Francisco, he is currently responsible for supporting eleven other dependents within the family. The little income earned from small-scale farming is often not enough to provide for the family’s basic needs, let alone raise funds for specialized medical treatment. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Francisco receive treatment. On May 12th, he will undergo surgery that will not only get him healthier, but also restore hope to his elderly grandfather. Now, Francisco's family needs help to fund this $220 procedure. Francisco's grandfather says, “I am doing everything I can to care for my grandson and the many children depending on me, but I cannot afford the surgery he urgently needs. I humbly ask kind-hearted people to support Francisco, so that he can grow up healthy and free from his condition. May God bless everyone who stands with us.”

Jason is a 47-year-old man from the Philippines. He works as a motorcycle taxi driver, while his wife is a marketing assistant. Their combined income was just enough to cover their daily expenses for food and utilities like water and electricity. Jason loves to drive and play basketball in his free time. Four months ago, Jason began to experience troubling symptoms, including a sensation of choking, and noticed a small lump on his neck. He was diagnosed with Multinodular Non-toxic Goiter. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Jason receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on January 27th. Surgeons will remove all or part of his thyroid gland. A portion of the cost of his treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $935 to cover the cost of Jason's procedure and care. Jason shared, "At first, we were shocked, and we did not expect this to happen, but my family is always encouraging me to proceed with the upcoming surgery. I also believe that with the help of Watsi, both the surgery and my recovery will be made easier."