Bikila is 65 years old and a farmer from Ethiopia. He has seven children. Two years ago, Bikila developed a cataract in both eyes, causing blurry vision and reduced sight. A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear natural lens inside your eye that causes blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside without the support of his family. Fortunately, Bikila is scheduled to undergo cataract surgery with the help of our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, where surgeons will remove and replace the blurred lens in both eyes. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Bikila needs help to raise $300 to fund this procedure. "My biggest hope is to get my eyesight back so I can see the world around me clearly again. I just want to walk safely on my own feet without anyone’s help. I miss my freedom so much, and I want to be independent again," said Bikila.

Rokiatou is a 30-year-old mother of two from Mali. She is a home maker, and shares that she enjoys taking care of her children and her home. Rokiatou is currently expecting her third child. With a history of fetal heart failure and gestational diabetes, her doctors recommend a cesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Muso, is helping Rokiatou undergo a C-section on July 7th. This procedure will cost $259, and Rokiatou needs your support. She says: "I hope to deliver a healthy baby, and in the safest way."

Benson is an 11-year-old boy from Kenya. His mother shared that she first noticed a problem with his foot when he was almost two years old. At the time, she hoped he would eventually outgrow it and begin walking better, but the condition persisted. Determined to find help for her son, she took Benson to hospital. Benson has Equinus deformity, a condition in which the upward bending motion of the ankle joint (dorsiflexion) is limited. This causes him to walk on his toes instead of placing his entire foot on the ground. The condition developed as a result of cerebral palsy, a condition he was born with. Over the last few years, Benson has attended physiotherapy sessions, surgery and has been fitted with corrective splints to realign his foot, but each time, the procedures did not achieve the expected results. His mother got increasingly worried about his health and future, until a friend informed her about specialized care at our medical partner's care center, AIC CURE Hospital. Benson is presently admitted at AIC CURE Hospital in preparation of his corrective surgery. The procedure represents a significant opportunity to improve his quality of life, as his condition has limited many of the activities and opportunities he would otherwise enjoy. He often experiences pain in his leg, especially during cold weather, making it difficult for him to walk comfortably. Benson's surgery has been scheduled for June 11th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 for the treatment that will provide Benson greater mobility, reduced pain, and the chance to pursue his dreams with renewed confidence and independence. He says: "I am looking forward to a quick healing so that I can continue with my regular life."