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A New Pair of Legs for Tomas critical
Lima, Peru ·Health

A New Pair of Legs for Tomas

Nine-year-old Tomas lost both legs in a road accident last year. A custom prosthetic fitting and months of physiotherapy could have him walking — and back on the football pitch — within a year.

$9,800 raised of $14,000 · 70%
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Clean Water, Healthy Futures in Bambari high
Bambari, Central African Republic ·Health

Clean Water, Healthy Futures in Bambari

Children in Bambari currently walk for miles to collect water that often makes them sick. A new well and filtration point would cut waterborne illness dramatically for more than 600 children and their families.

$9,300 raised of $18,000 · 52%
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A Safe Place for Lina to Heal high
Undisclosed, Jordan ·Child Protection

A Safe Place for Lina to Heal

A six-year-old girl, given the name Lina to protect her identity, was brought to our care centre after being separated from her family during displacement. She is receiving trauma counselling and a safe home while caseworkers search for relatives.

$2,950 raised of $7,000 · 42%
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