Yohannes is a cheerful and active young boy from Ethiopia. He loves visiting new places, playing with other children, and asking his mother many questions. He also enjoys watching cartoons and spending time with his friends. His father works as a taxi driver, while his mother is a homemaker who cares for the family. Yohannes's mother first noticed something unusual shortly after his birth. Doctors diagnosed him with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future complications. Fortunately, Yohannes is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on June 25th at our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Yohannes’ mother: “I am very happy to come to BKMCM. I received good service, and I hope my baby will be in good condition after the surgery.”

Sabita is 12 years old and a 5th-grade student from India. She is the youngest among six siblings, having four brothers and two sisters. Sabita is cheerful, cooperative, and emotionally resilient. She enjoys drawing and dancing, which reflect her creative and lively personality. She comes across as a determined child with a positive attitude towards treatment and recovery, supported closely by her family. Her family engages in farming and daily wage labor. About 10 years ago, Sabita sustained a severe burn injury after accidentally falling into boiling curry. The injury resulted in post-burn scars and contractures involving her right hand, elbow, and forearm, leading to difficulty in movement and function. Sabita has been receiving care with our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, and has been under follow-up for the management of post-burn treatment. The burn injury and resulting post-burn contractures have significantly affected Sabita's mobility, function, and daily activities. Her scars and limited movement also affect her self-confidence and social interactions with peers. These limitations may interfere with academic performance, play, and participation in extracurricular activities such as dancing, which she enjoys. When Sabita's family learned about G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, they traveled for 2.5 hours seeking treatment. On May 27th, specialty surgeons will perform a burn contracture release surgery, which will improve her mobility and prevent further worsening of the post-burn contractures. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,442 procedure. Sabita's father shared, "Our only wish is that our daughter can use her hand properly and live like other children. She has suffered a lot since childhood, yet she always stays cheerful and brave."

Wabi is a charming toddler from Ethiopia. He delights in playing with his peers and enjoys watching animated movies. He is the first child in his family, bringing immense joy to his parents. His mother sells vegetables on the street while his father works as a daily laborer. Wabi was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future complications. Fortunately, Wabi is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on December 23rd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Wabi's mother shared, "There were times when I felt hopeless, but I truly believe that God has a perfect plan to support my child. I am immensely grateful for all the assistance we've received."

Glen is a four-year-old boy from Kenya. Glen’s father was recently employed as a city council member, while his mother does casual work in restaurants from time to time. Their combined income is barely enough to meet their basic needs. Just three months after birth, Glen’s father noticed a bulge near Glen’s belly button, which raised concerns that something might be wrong. The family immediately opted to take him to a nearby medical facility, but no diagnosis was given. When Glen turned two, the swelling started to cause him pain. He was given painkillers and was told he needed to wait until he was older to receive surgery. Glen's family finally sought help at our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital. He was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia and needs surgery to address his symptoms. Fortunately, on November 27th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $585 to fund Glen's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. “We have watched Glen struggle with pain for so long, and it breaks our hearts knowing there is a solution we cannot afford. All we want is for our son to get this surgery and grow up healthy, without the constant worry of what might happen if the hernia gets worse,” says Glen’s father.

Nyi is a 38-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife and two children in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. Now he is a general day laborer, while his wife is a homemaker. One of his children is attending kindergarten, and the other one is too young to enroll in school. Their monthly income is just enough to cover their expenses, and sometimes, their wife’s friend, who works in Bangkok, supports them with their household's basic needs. In May 2024, Nyi noticed a swollen mass that caused him pain and discomfort. He visited the local clinic, where he underwent a physical examination, and after that, he had excisional surgery and was treated with oral antibiotics and painkillers. After the surgery, the symptoms initially disappeared, but in April 2025, the symptoms reappeared. His symptoms persisted, so he was referred to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital (MSH), in October 2025. Doctors advised him that he needs surgery to remove the mass. Currently, Zaw experiences pain, swelling, and discomfort. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Zaw receive treatment. He is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on November 6th. He is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Nyi expressed his feelings and said, “I feel depressed due to anxiety about my health. As a result of my condition, I have been unable to work properly, further reducing my family’s income. As a migrant, I faced financial difficulties and could not afford my treatment. However, thank you very much to the Burma Children's Medical Fund and the donors for assisting with my treatment costs. After I fully recover, I can go back to work and support my family.”

My is a 50-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He lives in rural Kompong Thom province with his wife and three children. His oldest child works in a restaurant, and the middle child works in a bakery to help support the family. The youngest child has been unable to work following a motorbike accident a few months ago. In his free time, he enjoys gardening and harvesting vegetables around his house. On September 2nd, 2025, My slipped on a wet floor at home and suffered a left elbow fracture. After the accident, he visited a traditional Khmer healer in his village, who placed a splint on his elbow and provided him with ointment to apply to his skin. However, his pain has worsened. He visited a private clinic, where an X-ray showed that My has an elbow fracture, but he cannot afford the care. He is not able to work in construction, and he is in chronic pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 10th, My will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will realign his bone fracture using hardware to hold it in place, promoting proper healing and function. After his fracture is healed, he will be able to use his hand comfortably again and return to his job. My can contribute $50 but needs help to raise $550 more to fund his procedure and care. My said, "After the surgery, I hope that I will no longer have any pain, so I can continue doing my job and earn money to support my family."

Ah is a 25-year-old man from Burma. He and his wife are agricultural day labourers in Thailand. In his free time, Ah likes fishing, watching videos, and listening to music on his phone. On July 30th, 2025, Ah was on his motorcycle and hit a rock on the side of the road, causing him to lose control of his motorcycle. Ah fell and broke his right femur. He cannot move his right leg and is unable to walk without the support of crutches. Due to the pain, he has difficulty sleeping at night. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Ah will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for August 14th and will cost $1,500. Ah will be able to walk, live pain-free, and return to work. Ah said, “I do not have any other means of earning an income if I cannot work so, I feel like a burden. I was worried that I would never walk again as I do not have money to pay for my surgery. Knowing that you will cover my treatment cost, I feel so relieved.”

Benjamin is a seven-month-old baby boy from Bolivia. He is his parents' first child. His mom is studying to become a speech therapist, and his dad works in a call center. Benjamin was born with a heart condition called coarctation of the aorta. His aorta has a passage that is much narrower than normal, causing blood to back up and placing strain on his heart. On November 25th, he will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will surgically repair the affected section of the aorta so that it is a more normal size. Benjamin's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Benjamin's mother shared, "I'm grateful that the children's hospital has these kinds of surgeries so that the doctors can help him here."