Mugosi is a baby from Tanzania. Mugosi is a thirteenth born child in a family of fifteen children. His is the seventh and last to his mother and his father is a polygamous man with four wives. Mugosi's parents are subsistence farmers and his father is the head of the village council. Since he was 9 months old, Mugosi has had an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him discomfort and he often cries Fortunately, on February 19th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $539 to fund Mugosi's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Mugosi's father shared, "I am worried that this problem may bring more complications to him in the future, please help him get this treatment."

Saitabau is a 4-month-old baby from Tanzania. He is the only child to his parents who depend on livestock keeping for their living and their income is very little to get them by. Saitabau has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Saitabau has been experiencing an increasing head circumference and irritability. Without treatment, Saitabau will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,238 to cover the cost of surgery for Saitabau that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on March 2nd and will drain the excess fluid from Saitabau's brain and replace the previous insertion that is blocked. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Saitabau will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Saitabau’s mother says, “My son had gotten better but now he is sick again please help him get another surgery.”

Theak is a 71-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has six sons, eight grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and visiting the pagoda. One year ago, Theak developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Theak learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for five hours seeking treatment. On December 16th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. "I hope that I will be able to see more clearly and I will be able to recognize my relatives' faces and go anywhere I want to on my own again," Theak shared.