Meet Seleman, a cheerful and outgoing four-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the youngest of four children and currently attends preschool, where he spends most of his time playing and learning new things. He enjoys his language classes, and he recites the alphabet letters repeatedly. Seleman's father supports the family by selling jewelry on the streets, working long hours to provide for his children. Despite financial challenges, the family is deeply committed to ensuring Seleman receives the care he needs. Seleman was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. This condition has caused his legs to bow inward as he has grown. Several factors can cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. Due to the condition, Selemane is unable to walk confidently, keep up with his peers, and enjoy an easy school life. Seleman will undergo surgery on January 16th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. This treatment will restore Seleman's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and significantly decrease his risk of future complications. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $777 to fund treatment for Seleman. Seleman's father said, "It has been hard seeking treatment for him because these days everything costs a lot of money. Thank you for making his treatment possible."

Girdhari is a 35-year-old auto-rickshaw driver from India. He lives with his wife, three children, parents, and siblings. He shares a close bond with his parents and siblings and takes pride in contributing to the household through his work as an auto-rickshaw driver. About a year and a half ago, Girdhari sustained severe burn injuries in a workplace accident. While working as a cook, hot oil spilled onto a stove and triggered a sudden fire, leaving his legs badly burned. He was treated at a local hospital, but did not receive the specialized burn care needed for proper healing. Over time, this has led to serious complications — his feet have developed contractures, leaving them tilted and making walking painful and difficult. Girdhari now requires corrective surgery and rehabilitation to restore function and improve his quality of life. With timely medical intervention, he has a strong chance of regaining better mobility and continuing to support his family. Fortunately, on April 23rd, our medical partner, GS Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, will help Girdhari undergo burn contracture release surgery to restore movement and improve his quality of life. Girdhari is receiving support from G.S. Memorial Trust, but needs help raising $726 more to fund their procedure and care. Girdhari said, "After this surgery, I am hopeful to fully recover and regain my mobility. That way, I can feel confident to seek out more job opportunities to support my family."

Annet is 46 years old and a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a married mother of nine children, four sons and five daughters. Her husband works as a builder. She enjoys listening to the radio, especially after work, and her favorite meal is potatoes and beans, which is one of the most common foods grown and eaten in southwestern Uganda. Since February 2025, Annet has been experiencing lower abdominal pain, backache, limb paralysis, abdominal discomfort, and generalized body weakness. When she visited the hospital, she was examined and found to be hypertensive, and an ultrasound scan was done. She has been diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia and polyps and surgery was recommended. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Annet's surgery. On February 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care facility, Karoli Lwanga Hospital. Once recovered, Annet will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Annet says, “Even right now, the pain I am going through is too much. The only thing keeping me going are the painkillers. I would not be able to afford the cost of surgery on my own.”