Julius is a 16-year-old teenager from Kenya. He is known as a friendly boy from Matungu village in Kakamega County. Julius is in grade 8 at Lung'anyiro Primary School. His mother passed away while giving birth to him, so he has been raised by his grandmother, who is a farmer. Julius has clubfoot of his left foot. He had a healthy birth, but at the age of four, his grandmother noticed a sudden bend in his left foot. He began to limp and tiptoe while walking. They took him to a nearby hospital, but due to financial constraints, they couldn't continue with the follow-up treatment. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Julius traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on July 18. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,286 to fund Julius's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk well and continue with his studies uninterrupted. He dreams of becoming a doctor in the future so he can help other children. His current situation fuels his ambition to make a difference in the lives of others. "I am looking forward to healing quickly, putting on shoes, walking, running, and playing football like my friends," Julius said.

Tricia is a three-month-old baby girl from Kenya who lives with her single father. When she was in 6th grade, Tricia’s mother had to drop out of school because her parents could not afford her school fees. Her younger siblings also faced the same fate, which forced Tricia’s mother to be responsible at a young age. Back at their ancestral home, she is the breadwinner. She has a small kiosk where she makes and sells tea and mandazi. Now that she has not been working for some time, the family is struggling to make ends meet. More than one month ago, Tricia started to have fevers. She was not feeding well, and whenever she did, she vomited. After a few days, her mother noticed that her head was also increasing in size. Tricia has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Tricia has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Tricia will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Tricia's mother had faced many challenges getting treatment for her daughter. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Tricia will undergo a shunt insertion surgery on October 7th. This procedure will drain the excess fluid from Tricia's brain and reduce intracranial pressure. With proper treatment and care, Tricia will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl. Tricia needs your help to raise $719 for this procedure. Tricia’s mother says, “My family is really looking forward to Tricia’s treatment because when she gets well, I will go back and help provide for them.”

Lihong is a nine-year-old student from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and his ten-year-old brother in Siem Reap province. His father is a driver and his mother is a housewife. Currently in grade 3, Lihong loves studying Khmer and Maths. He aspires to become a police officer when he grows up. At home, he enjoys playing with his brother. Two years ago, Lihong had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his left ear to perforate. For this reason, Lihong experiences ear tinnitus and ear discharge. He cannot communicate clearly with his parents and friends at school. His father worries that if left untreated, Lihong's hearing could get worse. Lihong traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Center to receive treatment. On July 25th, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, will help Lihong undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Lihong's family is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $387 more to fund this procedure. After surgery, Lihong hopes he will no longer experience symptoms and can attend school regularly.