Tag Archives: health

A Neurological Illness Changed Manimaran’s Life

Funding request: $11,231.79 CAD Critical Need: CN-IMK0726 Manimaran is a devoted husband and father whose greatest joy is caring for his three daughters and creating a loving home for his family. Known for his gentle nature and dedication, he worked as a cook to provide for his wife, children, and elderly parents. His family depended […]

World Humanitarian Day 2026: A Lifesaving Hand Across the World

A family in Ukraine seating on sofa

By the end of May 2026, over 252-million people needed urgent humanitarian assistance and protection — up 13 million since 2025. On this World Humanitarian Day, August 19, the people of Ukraine still face critical danger and are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. It’s been over four years since Russia first invaded Ukraine, and […]

Helping Dalensky Walk Toward a Brighter Future

Funding request: $2,705.68 CAD Critical Need: CN-HHJ0726 Dalensky is a quiet, thoughtful 10-year-old who loves reading and dreams of continuing his education. He lives with his mother and several relatives in a small two-room house where eight family members share limited space. With very little income and no steady employment in the household, the family […]

Justin Needs a New Prosthetic Leg to Walk Safely

Funding request: $1,362.83 CAD Critical Need: CN-KMM0826 At just 19, Justin has already faced hardships that could easily have interrupted his dreams. Born with a congenital deformity of his right lower leg, he underwent a below-knee amputation as a child and has relied on a prosthetic leg to walk, attend school, and live independently. Justin […]

Urgent Surgery for a Young Girl Tukuy Pacha, Bolivia

Funding request: $3,803.08 CAD Critical Need: CN-BTC0526 At just 11 years old, Melody has already endured more pain than most children experience in a lifetime. Since birth, she has lived with multiple serious medical conditions, including severe intellectual disability, level 3 autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and a rare genetic disorder. Unable to attend school, she […]

Timely Second Chances

At our Konta, Ghana site, Tong was in overwhelming pain. Doctors quickly diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia. The intensifying pain in his abdomen made working difficult and even performing life’s simple daily activities challenging. Knowing that the cost of surgery was out of reach for his family, Tong felt helpless, unsure of where to […]

Helping Jordy Receive Life-Saving Treatment, Bolivia

Funding request: $9,482.27 CAD Critical Need: CN-BPC0626 Eleven-year-old Jordy is a cheerful and respectful boy who loves playing soccer with his friends and dreams of one day becoming a doctor. He attends school through a scholarship and also participates in an after-school tutoring program that helps him continue learning despite the health challenges he has […]

Helida’s Burn Injury After an Epileptic Seizure, Kenya

Funding request: $4,367.15 CAD Critical Need: CN-KAB0626 Seventeen-year-old Helida is a cheerful and caring girl who enjoys reading storybooks, singing in church, making new friends, and helping her family whenever she is not in school. Despite living with epilepsy for the past two years, she has continued to pursue her education whenever her health allows. […]

Severe Hip Joint Damage Leaving Guillermo Bedridden, Paraguay

Funding request: $4,711.96 CAD Critical Need: CN-PJM0526 At 74 years old, Guillermo has spent a lifetime working hard to provide for his family. Despite living with paraplegia and other physical challenges, he remained determined to contribute however he could, earning a modest income by selling food products in his community. His perseverance and dedication helped […]

Florenz’s Battle with Pneumonia and Tuberculosis, Tondo, Philippines

Funding request: $9,532.58 CAD Critical Need: CN-PTT0626 At just 21 years old, Florenz has already become a leader in his community. As the youth chairman in his barangay, he organizes feeding programs, distributes school supplies, invites speakers to inspire young people, and encourages healthy activities by lending sports equipment to local youth. Despite living in […]