Panha is a 21-month-old toddler from Cambodia. His father is a fisherman, his mother works in a clothing factory, and his grandparents farm rice. He has two older siblings who are both in school. Panha enjoys playing with his siblings and eating fried duck eggs with rice at home. Panha was born with polydactyly of both hands. This is a birth condition where there is an extra finger on both hands. The extra fingers are underdeveloped and non-functional. It is difficult for him to use his hand to grasp objects, and his parents are worried he will have trouble in school when he is older. Fortunately, on May 7th, surgeons will perform a polydactyly repair procedure to remove the extra finger. Panha and his family are able to contribute $100 but need help to raise $199 more to fund the procedure. After surgery, with improved manual dexterity, he will be able to use his hand easily. Panha's mother said, "We are hopeful Panha can have this operation early so he can go to school and other children will not make fun of him."

Panha Vorn is a four-year-old preschooler from Cambodia who lives with his parents and older brother. His father works at the local car wash service, while his mother is a homemaker. His favorite meal is chicken soup, and he enjoys playing with his six-year-old brother. Panha Vorn was born with an extra thumb on his right hand, a condition known as polydactyly. This has led to difficulties in using his hand, and his mother is concerned about him beginning school next year without receiving treatment. On April 29th, surgeons will perform a polydactyly repair procedure to remove the extra digit on his hand. Panha Vorn and his family are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $199 more to fund the procedure. After surgery, he will be able to use his hand more easily. Panha Vorn’s father says: “I hope that after treatment, my son will be able to start kindergarten and learn to write without challenges."

Arkam is seven-year-old primary school student from Tanzania. He lives with his grandparents while his parents work in another region of the country. Both his grandparents along with his parents, work together to provide for his needs. However, the grandparents also care for three more grandchildren. Arkam was born with a congenital condition that limits the full use of his fingers on both hands. Despite making efforts to seek treatment, the family encountered difficulties due to the high cost of medical expenses. In 2023, they reached out to our medical partner's care center Kafika House and were invited for a review. Earlier this month, Arkam was brought to Kafika House by his grandfather for consultation. Specialist surgeons at the center have proposed a contracture release and skin graft to help him gain use of his fingers. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Arkam receive treatment at their care center Kafika House. On March 6th, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery to enhance the functionality of his hand. Now, his family needs help to fund this $874 procedure. Arkam’s grandfather says: “I hope my grandson will be able to use his hand because it will make it easier for him while in school.”