Naw Ree is a 29-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her mother, husband, sister, and brother in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. She is a homemaker who also weaves traditional Karen clothes for sale. Her husband is not formerly employed, but looks after their vegetable garden, chickens, and two pigs. Her brother is a student, and her sister also weaves traditional Karen clothing. Together they earn 1,000 THB per month, which is often not enough to cover their daily expenses. The family receives free basic health care in the refugee camp provided by Malteser International (MI) Thailand. Naw Ree is currently expecting her first child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Naw Ree undergo a C-Section on May 14th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Naw Ree needs your support. Naw Ree said, “I wish to work as a healthcare worker in the future. If given the opportunity, I will apply to study as a midwife or a nurse at the camp hospital when my child is older.”

Riziki is a two-month-old girl from Tanzania, the third-born child in her family. Her parents are farmers and are committed to ensuring that she receives the necessary treatment so she can walk independently, participate fully in daily activities, and have equal opportunities within society. They understand the importance of early intervention and are determined to support her throughout the treatment process. Riziki has clubfoot on both feet, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this causes mobility challenges. She is required to undergo a series of corrective casts applied over several weeks to gradually align her foot. After the casting phase, she will undergo a tenotomy, a minor surgical procedure performed to release the tight Achilles tendon and improve foot position. Following successful correction, Riziki will be fitted with a Foot Abduction Brace (FAB), which she must wear as prescribed until the age of five to maintain the correction and prevent relapse. Fortunately, Riziki's family traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Doctors will begin clubfoot treatment on June 23rd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Riziki's clubfoot correction. After treatment, Riziki's mobility will be better as he grows up. Riziki's mother says, "I wish for my daughter to be treated, so that when she grows up, she can contribute to the society, healthier."

Chanthen is a 20-month-old boy from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and two siblings. His father works as a jeweller, while his mother stays at home to take care of the children and manage household chores. He is the youngest child in the family. He enjoys playing with toy cars with his brother and enjoys eating soup and meat. One week ago, Chanthen had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the eardrum, in both ears to perforate. For this reason, Chanthen experiences discharge from his ear and a runny nose. This condition is worrying his parents, as they are concerned it may affect his hearing in the future. It also causes discomfort and raises concerns about possible complications if left untreated. Chanthen traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On May 6th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in both ears. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforations. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $482 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Chanthen's mother said, “After the treatment, I hope my son will be healthy again and no longer have ear discharge, so we can feel relieved about his future hearing.”