Edward is a hardworking father who practices small-scale farming together with his wife. They have 4 children who are all in primary school. They live in a brick house with 2 rooms, and their main source of cooking energy is firewood. Edward attended school up to primary class 3, and he could not proceed due to a lack of school fees. Edward has had a hydrocele for the past year. It started as a small painful swelling in his groin area. He decided to see a doctor after noticing blood in his urine. In addition to the swelling, he has had episodes where it is very difficult for him to use the restroom. He also feels uncomfortable while walking and can no longer walk long distances. His farming productivity has been compromised in his current condition. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. On September 4th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery. Edward needs help raising $170 to fully fund the surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Edward says, “After treatment, I will continue with farming which will help me meet my family’s cost of living.”

Lolutori is a 7-year-old boy from Tanzania. He and his two siblings live with their parents, who are nomads. For the past two years, the family has been going through a difficult time due to a severe drought, which has made water and food scarce. The family has had to move frequently in search of better pastures for their animals. Lolutori has been diagnosed with genu valgus, or bow legs. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water. Because of this condition, Lolutori experiences difficulty walking. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Lolutori. The procedure is scheduled to take place on April 17th at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. Treatment should restore Lolutori's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Lolutori’s father says: “With our living condition, him not being able to walk properly makes it hard for the family. We hope he will be able to walk properly like his siblings.”

29-year-old Agatha is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. Her husband also farms and together, they have three children. Agatha is currently expecting her fourth child. Her doctors have recommended that she deliver via a Caesarean section, as she delivered her three other children this way, and there is a risk of a uterine rupture if she were to opt to deliver vaginally. A C-section is the best way for the doctors to ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Agatha undergo a C-Section on May 4th at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale. This procedure will cost $252, and Agatha needs your support to fund this procedure. Agatha says: “I will be very happy when I am considered for this program since I am financially unstable. I hope to deliver a live and healthy baby, and I will resume farming for a living.”