Sai Khan is a six-year-old boy who lives with his parents and his cousin in Karen State, Burma. Sai Khan's father is a soldier and his mother is a home-maker. His cousin is a day laborer. Their income often falls short of meeting their needs, so they rely on the local clinic at the internally displaced persons camp for free basic health care. Two years ago, Sai Khan started experiencing throat pain accompanied by occasional fever. Currently, his tonsils are swollen and red, causing him pain and discomfort when swallowing food. The swelling increases when he has a fever. Additionally, he struggles to open his mouth wide enough to speak without experiencing pain. Recently, Sai Khan was diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if left untreated, could lead to persistent and potentially worsening symptoms. Due to his condition, he has temporarily stopped attending school. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a tonsillectomy for Sai Khan, which is scheduled to take place on September 3rd. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, relieving Sai Khan of his symptoms and helping him get back to good health. Sai Kham's mother says, "I sent my son to school to study, but he struggles to read because he often complains of throat pain. Whenever he tries to open his mouth to speak or read, he says it causes even more pain. Once he finishes his treatment, I will support him in returning to school. My dream is for him to be an educated person."

Jayden is a seven-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the firstborn in a family of two children. He is a bright boy and is currently in Grade 2. His mother is a housewife, while his father is a casual laborer, doing any available work to support his family. Since he was about three, Jayden has been experiencing recurring illnesses, such as pneumonia, often accompanied by high fevers. His mother frequently took him to the hospital, where he would receive treatment, but the problem would return after some time. As a result, Jayden's condition has disrupted his education. Jayden was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which are the soft tissue behind the nasal cavity. Without treatment, this condition will cause Jayden's symptoms to persist and possibly even intensify. There is also a potential risk of complications such as a peritonsillar abscess, difficulty sleeping, and high fevers. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $453 to fund an adenotonsillectomy for Jayden, which is scheduled to take place on September 27th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Jayden of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. “I have been awake for so many nights to nurse my boy for his recurrent fevers due to infection. He is a bright boy in school, and the recurrent tonsillitis keeps him away from school and interferes with his education. As a mother am looking forward to getting help to restore his health and have a productive life," said Jayden's mother.

Nancy is a 30-year-old mother of two children from Uganda. Both her children are school going. Nancy studied up until Senior 4 and afterwards obtained a certificate to teach children in nursery school. However, she is still yet to find a stable job, so she decided to try out business. She now operates a small retail shop in her neighborhood, and couples this with small scale farming to complement her income. Her husband previously worked as a construction site supervisor, but unfortunately lost his job in April, and now practices small scale farming alongside her. During her free time, Nancy enjoys spending time with her children. Nancy is currently expecting her third child. Due to a higher-risk pregnancy, doctors have recommended that she deliver via a Caesarean section. This way, they can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Nancy undergo a C-section on July 4th. Now, Nancy needs help to fund this $252 procedure. Nancy says, "I'm reaching out to ask for your assistance in covering the cost of my delivery. With your help, I'm confident that I'll be able to successfully deliver a healthy baby and continue running my business, which is crucial for supporting my family."