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Fund healthcare for people around the world

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Melona is an energetic young girl from Ethiopia. She loves playing with other children and especially enjoys spending time with her older brother. She lives in a small, rented house with her parents and brother. Her mother works as a road cleaner, while her father is a supermarket salesperson. Together, they work hard to support their family and meet their children’s needs. Shortly after she was born, Melona was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, causing discomfort and pain. The doctor assessed her condition and explained that if the hernia did not resolve on its own, surgical intervention would be necessary. On April 3rd, Melona will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $512 to fund Melona's procedure and care. Once completed, this procedure will allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Melona's mother says, "We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity for our child. We believe that God is guiding us through this journey. Thank you immensely to the organization for their generosity."

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Bashir is a 25-year-old father of one from Uganda. After dropping out of school at Senior 4 due to a lack of school fees, Bashir later joined a driving school and obtained a driving permit. He secured a job with a company, but the pay was very low, and there were months when he did not receive any salary, making it difficult for him to meet his family's basic needs. Due to the financial hardships and difficult working conditions, he eventually left the job and acquired a motorcycle through a loan, so he could earn a living through it. However, the weekly loan repayments, combined with his medical condition, have made life extremely difficult. A year ago, Bashir noticed a swelling on his abdomen. It started small, but has overtime increased in size, and has been causing discomfort. Over the past two months, the condition worsened and began causing him significant pain, especially during sleep, bathing, and walking. The pain and the increased swelling has greatly affected his ability to work and provide for his family, prompting him to seek further medical attention from a surgeon. Bashir has been diagnosed with a supraumbilical hernia, a tissue bulge that occurs just above the bellybutton, due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, on March 5th, Bashir will undergo repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $201 to fund his surgery, which once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Bashir says, "I thank God that I came to Ibanda Hospital and was seen by the surgeon. I humbly seek support from kind-hearted donors, as I do not have the financial means to afford the treatment on my own. After my recovery, I look forward to resuming my work on my motorcycle so I can repay my loan, and provide a better life for my family. Your generous support will restore my health, renew my strength, and give me hope for a brighter future.”

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Ravin is two years old and the youngest of two children from Cambodia. His father is a rice farmer, his mother works at a garment factory near their home, while his older brother is in grade six. He enjoys eating fried pork and likes playing with toy cars in his free time. When Ravin was eight months old, he accidentally touched a motorcycle exhaust pipe while trying to stand up. The burn caused scar formation, leading to tight skin and limited finger movement. The burn scar contracture causes pain when someone tries to straighten his finger. It also restricts normal finger movement and may affect hand function. His mother is worried that he may feel shy or self-conscious about his hand appearance as he grows older. When Ravin's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for five hours seeking treatment. On March 5th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve finger movement, reduce pain, and allow him to use his hand more normally. This will support his ability to play, learn, and grow up with more confidence. Now, he needs help to fund this $652 procedure. Ravin's mother shared, “When I see his finger like this, I feel worried about his future. I hope the treatment will help straighten his finger so he can use his hand normally and grow up with confidence, without feeling shy.”

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