Samwel is an 11-month-old baby boy from Tanzania. He is the last born to his mother in a family of seven children. His parents are livestock keepers and are also involved in agriculture. Samwel was born with his feet twisted inward and downward. This condition is a source of concern for his parents, who worry about its potential impact on his mobility in the future. Aware of the importance of addressing the issue early, Samwel's mother mother received valuable information during her church attendance from the priest about possible treatment options for their son. Samwel and his family traveled seven hours to seek medical care. He was diagnosed with clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Surgery is recommended to treat his condition. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. Samwel is scheduled to undergo clubfoot repair surgery on August 4th. AMH is requesting $935 to fund Samwel's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and lead a normal and quality life. Samwel’s mother said, "I pray my son’s leg will be normal after this treatment. We wish for him to have a good future.”

Emelyn is a 34-year-old mother of two from the Philippines. She works as a health worker, while her husband works as a traffic enforcer. In May 2022, during her pregnancy, she noticed a palpable mass in her left breast. After a few months, she experienced frequent bouts of pain in the area. She was advised to consult a surgeon. Following an assessment, it was recommended that she undergo an operation to remove the mass and have a biopsy. Due to potential threats to her pregnancy, the operation was deferred. In December 2022, one month postpartum, she was advised to undergo an ultrasound to assess the progress of her condition and have a biopsy. Unfortunately, Emelyn has now been diagnosed with breast cancer. Without treatment, the cancer may spread to other organs. A mastectomy, a surgery to remove breast tissue, has been suggested to rid her body of breast cancer and to prevent the cancer from metastasizing (spreading to other sites in the body). Fortunately, our medical partner World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP) is helping Emelyn receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a mastectomy on August 12th. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is requesting help to raise $1,058 to cover the remaining cost. After treatment, Emelyn will hopefully return to a cancer-free life. Emelyn shared, "Thank you, Watsi and World Surgical Foundation Philippines! Thank you for having a good heart and being willing to help people. You are a testimony that God truly provides."

Touch is a retired rice farmer from Takeo province. She is married and has 3 sons and 10 grandchildren. She lives with her husband near her eldest son’s house. All 3 of their sons work in a nearby rice paddy and help support Touch and her husband. At home, she enjoys listening to the radio and spending time with her grandkids. About one year ago, Touch developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Touch learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for 2 hours seeking treatment. On September 4th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Touch is able to contribute towards the cost of the surgery and needs help raising $253 to fully fund the procedure. Touch shared, "I hope I can see better so I can go shopping and go to the pagoda by myself. I don't want my family to worry about me falling or my eyes getting worse."