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We fund life-saving medical care for children, making sure every donation delivers real, visible impact you can track in real time.

Save a Life

5003

Saved livesThis number is a sum of cases in treatment & report status. Meaning that this is how many cases have collected funds and are still during treatment or completed treatment.

$ 233

Avg. cost of saving a life

No one should die because they can’t afford a few hundred dollars

These simple words define our mission

Every day, children across the world lose their lives to fully treatable conditions such as malaria or appendicitis — simply because their families can’t afford a few-hundred-dollar medical bill.

Helpster funds urgent, life-saving medical treatment for children up to 21 and pregnant women in countries with no free healthcare system, so that no one’s chances of survival depend on where they are born.

Our mission this year

10000

saved lives

5003

Average cost of saving child’s life

233

USD

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TRANSPARENCY

100% of every donationHelpster allocates 100% of public donations to the payment of patients' hospital bills. However, these transfers are subject to bank transaction fees and currency conversion losses, which are outside of our control. is used to pay hospital bills.
Here’s how it works:

  1. Case Verification

    Each case is verified in person. Our team visits the family at home, gathers medical records directly from the hospital, and confirms both the diagnosis and the family’s financial need.

  2. Paying Hospitals

    Funds are transferred directly to our trusted local hospitals as payment for a specific child’s medical bill. Funds never pass through the patient’s family, and every transaction is fully trackable.

  3. Donor updates & accountability

    Donors get real-time updates on the cases they supported — invoices, medical records, treatment progress and outcomes, and messages from the family and doctors.

Discover the full process

All donations
are fully trackable

Full donation tracking

Your donation covers medical treatment for a child you chose — or is automatically assigned to one of the most urgent cases. You can track the impact of every donated $1 in our database or mobile app.

Real-time report for each case

You get real-time access to full case documentation: medical records, hospital invoices, payment confirmations, treatment progress and outcome.

No overhead costs

We use 100% of every donation we receive to pay medical billsHelpster allocates 100% of public donations to the payment of patients' hospital bills. However, these transfers are subject to bank transaction fees and currency conversion losses, which are outside of our control.. Helpster’s operating costs are funded separately through a dedicated pool of private donors.

Habiba I., 9 — Nigeria

Habiba I., 9

Nigeria

Infections

$40/$40
100% funded

Habiba is 9 years old, she has 8 siblings. They're all living with their parents. Habiba attends a free government primary school, she wishes to become a business woman. The father does not have a job at the moment, the mother is doing her best in terms of doing a petty trading to provide for the family. They live in a 3 rooms apartment, during raining season, they use buckets to prevent water from dripping down from the roof, the environment is full of grasses and water logged roads. Habiba woke up one and started having headache, making her stay out of school, she vomited twice, the mother gave her paracetamol to take but no improvement in her health. They were informed about Helpster Charity from a family friend, they came to WholeCare Clinic where she was presented with complaint of fever that is associated with joint pains and malaise. Febrile with temperature of 38.2°C, not dehydrated. Malaria tested positive. She was prescribed with some medications accordingly.

InvoiceMedical Report
Habiba’s Story
Arafat R., 1 — Bangladesh

Arafat R., 1

Bangladesh

Pulmonology

$0/$95
0% funded

Arafat Rahman is a cheerful and innocent five-month-old baby boy who brings endless joy to his parents and siblings, and they dream of watching him grow up healthy, educated, and happy. His father is the family's only earning member, working as a day laborer with a very limited income, making it impossible to afford the cost of hospitalization, medicines, and treatment for his severe pneumonia while also providing for the family's daily needs. After learning about Helpster Charity through volunteer Alim, the family sought help, and Bablu Abdullah advised them to admit Arafat to Jamuna Clinic, giving them hope that their little son could receive the lifesaving care he urgently needs. Despite their best efforts, the family has exhausted their limited resources and cannot continue his treatment without support. Without immediate medical treatment, severe pneumonia can rapidly progress to respiratory failure, bloodstream infection (sepsis), permanent lung damage, or even death, putting Arafat's young life in immediate danger.

InvoiceMedical Report
Arafat’s Story
Rabbi H., 1 — Bangladesh

Rabbi H., 1

Bangladesh

Pulmonology

$0/$100
0% funded

Rabbi Hassain is a cheerful and affectionate 1-year-old boy who brings immense happiness to his parents, and they dream of seeing him grow up healthy, educated, and full of opportunities. His father is the family's only earning member, working as a day laborer with a very limited income, making it impossible to afford the cost of hospitalization, medicines, and treatment for his severe pneumonia while also meeting the family's basic needs. After learning about Helpster Charity from Marketing Officer Pollab Kumar, the family sought help from Bablu Abdullah, who guided them to Jamuna Clinic so Rabbi could receive the urgent medical care he desperately needed. Despite their financial hardship, his parents have done everything they could to save their son, but the cost of treatment remains far beyond their reach. Without immediate treatment, severe pneumonia could progress to respiratory failure, bloodstream infection (sepsis), permanent lung damage, or even death, placing Rabbi's young life in immediate danger.

InvoiceMedical Report
Rabbi’s Story
Md. J., 2 — Bangladesh

Md. J., 2

Bangladesh

Infections

$0/$165
0% funded

Md. Zakaria is a cheerful and active 2-year-old boy who brings endless joy to his parents, elder sister Tasmin, and grandparents, Khalil and Helena. His father, Jalil, is the family's only earning member, working as a day laborer and earning just BDT 8,000–9,000 per month, making it impossible to cover both daily household expenses and the cost of hospital treatment. Zakaria suddenly developed typhoid fever with persistent high fever, cough, and weakness, a disease that is very common in their community due to unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and the easy spread of bacteria through contaminated food and water. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Abdur Rahman, giving them hope during this difficult time. Without prompt treatment, typhoid can progress to severe dehydration, intestinal bleeding or perforation, bloodstream infection (sepsis), and other life-threatening complications, putting Zakaria's life and future at serious risk.

InvoiceMedical Report
Md.’s Story
Arman I., 1 — Bangladesh

Arman I., 1

Bangladesh

Pulmonology

$0/$115
0% funded

Arman Islam is a precious and innocent 3-day-old baby boy whose birth has brought immense joy to his parents and sister, who dream of seeing him grow up healthy and strong. His father is the family's only earning member, working as a daily laborer and earning only BDT 5,000 per month, while the six-member family lives in a small tin-shed house, making the cost of hospitalization, oxygen therapy, and medicines far beyond their means. When Arman developed severe pneumonia with fever and increasing difficulty breathing, his condition rapidly became critical, leaving his family desperately searching for a way to save their newborn. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Sadika Rahman, giving them hope during this life-threatening emergency. Without immediate treatment, severe pneumonia can quickly progress to respiratory failure, bloodstream infection (sepsis), permanent lung damage, or even death, putting Arman's fragile life in immediate danger.

InvoiceMedical Report
Arman’s Story
Rafi I., 1 — Bangladesh

Rafi I., 1

Bangladesh

Pulmonology

$0/$115
0% funded

Rafi Islam is a cheerful and precious 16-day-old baby boy whose arrival has filled his parents and sister with love and hope for a brighter future. His father is the family's only earning member, working as a daily laborer and earning only BDT 5,000 per month, while the six-member family lives in a small tin-shed house, making it impossible to afford the cost of hospitalization, oxygen therapy, and medicines. When Rafi developed severe pneumonia with fever and increasing difficulty breathing, his condition quickly became life-threatening, leaving his family frightened and desperate to save their newborn. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Sadika Rahman, giving them hope during this critical time. Without immediate treatment, severe pneumonia could lead to respiratory failure, bloodstream infection (sepsis), permanent lung damage, or even death, putting this newborn baby's life at grave risk.

InvoiceMedical Report
Rafi’s Story
Christabel J., 3 — Kenya

Christabel J., 3

Kenya

Infections

$0/$145
0% funded

Christabel is a three-year-old girl who lives with her single mother in Bokoli. Her mother earns a modest income by selling chapatis at Bokoli Market, which she uses to provide food, clothing, rent, and other basic necessities for the two of them. Despite the family's financial challenges, Christabel is a cheerful, friendly, and playful child who enjoys drawing and playing with simple toys. Christabel had been well until she suddenly developed a high fever, rapid breathing, severe headache, and became generally unwell. Alarmed by the sudden illness, her mother promptly took her to Bokoli Sub-County Hospital for medical care. She sought treatment there knowing that Helpster Charity could assist with medical expenses, having learned about the organization during a community outreach program. On arrival, Christabel was promptly assessed by the medical team. Following a thorough clinical examination and laboratory investigations, she was diagnosed with severe pneumonia. Due to the seriousness of her condition, the attending clinician recommended admission for close monitoring, intravenous treatment, and supportive care, as outpatient management would not have been adequate.

InvoiceMedical Report
Christabel’s Story
Baby Of Shahti A., 1 — Bangladesh

Baby Of Shahti A., 1

Bangladesh

Infections

$0/$120
0% funded

Baby Of Shahti Akter is a precious newborn whose arrival brought great joy to the family, but that happiness quickly turned into fear when the baby became critically ill shortly after birth. The baby's father, Md. Pabel, works as a welding laborer and earns a very limited income, while the family lives in a single room provided by a relative, leaving them with no savings to afford expensive NICU care and specialized treatment. As the only newborn in the family, the baby is deeply loved by the parents and extended family members, who are desperately hoping for a chance to see the child grow up healthy. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Jamilur Reza, who became a source of hope during this life-threatening crisis. Without urgent NICU treatment for Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis (EONS), the infection could rapidly progress to respiratory failure, septic shock, brain injury, multiple organ failure, or even death, devastating a family that is already struggling with extreme poverty.

InvoiceMedical Report
Baby’s Story
Ishmael D., 1 — Kenya

Ishmael D., 1

Kenya

Infections

$0/$100
0% funded

Ishmael Daniel is an 8-month-old baby boy and the first-born child in his family. He is being raised by his single mother and lives with his mother, grandmother, two aunties, and two uncles in his grandmother's two-room mud-walled house without electricity. His mother is unemployed, leaving his grandmother as the family's sole provider. She relies on small-scale farming and the sale of farm produce to support the extended household, but the income is barely enough to meet their basic needs. Two days before admission, Ishmael developed a cough, fever, difficulty in breathing, wheezing, and poor feeding. His family was unable to buy any medication because of financial constraints. A neighbour who was familiar with Helpster Charity visited the home, noticed the child's worsening condition, and assisted by bringing him to the hospital so he could access timely medical care. After assessment and investigations, Ishmael was diagnosed with severe malaria and severe pneumonia. He was promptly admitted to the ward, where treatment was initiated immediately with close monitoring and supportive care, giving him the best chance of recovery.

InvoiceMedical Report
Ishmael’s Story
Getrude C., 1 — Kenya

Getrude C., 1

Kenya

Infections

$0/$90
0% funded

Getrude is a one-year, three-month-old girl and the second-born child in a family of two children. She lives with both her parents and sibling in a single-room, mud-walled house without electricity. Her parents do not have stable employment and rely on occasional casual jobs to earn a living. Their irregular income is barely enough to provide food and meet the family's basic needs, making it difficult to afford healthcare whenever a family member falls ill. Getrude's mother reported that her daughter began feeling unwell three days before seeking medical care, initially developing a cough and fever. Believing the illness was mild and would resolve on its own, she continued to monitor her at home. However, Getrude's condition progressively worsened, and she developed difficulty breathing, prompting her family to seek urgent treatment. They learned about Helpster Charity through a neighbour whose child's hospital care had previously been supported by the organization. On arrival at the hospital, Getrude appeared acutely ill, was markedly febrile, and required immediate medical assessment, admission, and close monitoring for appropriate treatment.

InvoiceMedical Report
Getrude’s Story
Amir H., 2 — Bangladesh

Amir H., 2

Bangladesh

Pulmonology

$0/$115
0% funded

Amir Hamza is a cheerful and playful 2-year-old boy who brings endless joy to his parents and sister, and his family dreams of watching him grow up healthy and strong. His father is the sole earning member, working as a daily laborer and earning only BDT 5,000 per month, while the six-member family lives in a small tin-shed house, making the cost of hospital treatment impossible to afford. When Hamza developed severe pneumonia with high fever and difficulty breathing, his condition rapidly worsened, leaving his family terrified as he required oxygen support and urgent medical care. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Sadika Rahman, giving them hope during this life-threatening emergency. Without timely treatment, severe pneumonia could lead to worsening breathing problems, severe infection, permanent lung damage, or even death

InvoiceMedical Report
Amir’s Story
Samia J., 3 — Bangladesh

Samia J., 3

Bangladesh

Bones & joints

$0/$95
0% funded

Samia Jannat is a cheerful and playful 3-year-old girl who brings joy to her family despite their financial struggles. Her father, Bahar Uddin (30), works as a day labourer and earns only about 6,000 BDT per month, supporting Samia, her mother Ripa Begum (28), her infant sister Muhona Jannath (3 months), her grandmother Kolima Begum (50), and her uncle Ahad Uddin (32). After falling while playing, Samia suffered a fracture of the right wrist bone, causing severe pain and swelling, but her family could not afford the cost of treatment because their limited income is barely enough to cover food and other basic necessities. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Helpster Volunteer Redwan and Ema, who guided them in seeking assistance for Samia's treatment. Without timely medical care, the fracture could heal improperly, leading to permanent deformity, restricted movement of her hand and wrist, long-term pain

InvoiceMedical Report
Samia’s Story
Joseph N., 14 — Kenya

Joseph N., 14

Kenya

Infections

$0/$165
0% funded

Joseph Ngugi is a cheerful 14-year-old boy living at Jeho Children's Home in Pipeline, Nairobi. An orphan, he was rescued from the streets by Nairobi City officers at the age of 10 after being found without a caregiver. Since joining the children's home, he has received a safe environment, education, and the opportunity to rebuild his future. Joseph enjoys drama, listening to music, and dreams of becoming a pilot. The home relies entirely on donations from well-wishers to provide food, shelter, healthcare, and education. Through partnerships with Rheemah Medical Practitioners and Helpster Charity, children like Joseph have been able to access essential medical care. One week before admission, Joseph developed a rapid heartbeat, severe headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, persistent heartburn, and blood-stained stool. A caregiver from the children's home took him to Rheemah Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a bacterial infection, iron deficiency anaemia, gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease. He was admitted for treatment, close monitoring, and has responded well to medical care.

InvoiceMedical Report
Joseph’s Story
Loren O., 1 — Kenya

Loren O., 1

Kenya

Infections

$0/$115
0% funded

Loren is the youngest of five children. He lost his father a few years ago following a short illness, leaving his mother as the sole provider for the family. She works as a househelp, but her income is insufficient to meet the family's basic needs. Due to financial hardship, the family relocated to their maternal grandmother's home, where they live in a one-room mud-walled house with an iron-sheet roof. Loren's grandmother, a peasant farmer, also helps support the household. As a young child, Loren enjoys playing and has not yet developed specific hobbies or future career aspirations. Loren developed a high fever, repeated vomiting, diarrhoea, swelling of the legs, marked fatigue, poor appetite, and progressive weight loss. His condition worsened, leaving him weak and less active. He was initially taken to Kabura Dispensary, where he received first aid treatment, including paracetamol, before being urgently referred to Siaya County Referral Hospital. He was admitted through the casualty department and later transferred to the paediatric ward, where investigations confirmed severe acute malnutrition and septicaemia. He is currently receiving comprehensive treatment, nutritional rehabilitation, and close medical monitoring.

InvoiceMedical Report
Loren’s Story
Scovia N., 1 — Kenya

Scovia N., 1

Kenya

Infections

$0/$95
0% funded

Scovia is a 2-month-old baby girl and the youngest of five children living in a rural community. She depends entirely on her mother for feeding, warmth, and daily care. Her mother, a small-scale farmer, earns about KSh 800 per month from selling green groceries, leaving the family struggling to meet basic needs. They live in a three-room mud house without electricity and rely on borehole water for domestic use. Three days before admission, Scovia developed a high fever, persistent cough, fast breathing, and refusal to breastfeed. As her condition worsened, she became progressively weak and fed poorly. Financial hardship prevented the family from seeking timely medical care. During a community outreach visit, a Helpster volunteer identified her condition and referred her to Bulondo Health Centre for free treatment. She was admitted and started on appropriate medications, nutritional support, and close monitoring. Following treatment, her fever subsided, breathing improved, breastfeeding resumed, and she continues to recover well under medical care.

InvoiceMedical Report
Scovia’s Story
Md. Y., 4 — Bangladesh

Md. Y., 4

Bangladesh

Infections

$0/$150
0% funded

Md. Yasin is a cheerful and affectionate 4-year-old boy who brings joy to his widowed mother and looks up to his elder sister, Mim. After the death of his father, the family depends entirely on his maternal grandfather, Harun Kha, who earns only BDT 7,000–8,000 per month as a day laborer to support five family members, making the cost of hospital treatment far beyond their means. Living in an area where typhoid is endemic, Yasin developed a persistent high fever and severe cough and was diagnosed with typhoid fever, requiring immediate hospitalization to prevent serious complications. Without timely treatment, the infection could spread throughout his body, leading to intestinal perforation, severe sepsis, organ failure, or even death, leaving his already vulnerable family devastated. Helpster Charity's support gives Yasin and his family hope by ensuring he receives the lifesaving treatment he urgently needs despite their extreme financial hardship.

InvoiceMedical Report
Md.’s Story
Lesley O., 1 — Kenya

Lesley O., 1

Kenya

Infections

$0/$135
0% funded

Lesley is a one-year-old girl and the youngest of three children. She lives with her family in modest circumstances, with her mother serving as the sole breadwinner through small-scale farming, earning about KSh 2,700 per month. This limited income is insufficient to meet the family's basic needs. They live in a single rented room, share a pit latrine with neighbouring households, and rely on a community borehole for drinking water. Lesley became unwell while at home, developing severe cough, chest indrawing, chest pain, wheezing, and increasing difficulty breathing. Her condition gradually worsened, but her mother was unable to seek medical care because of financial hardship. A neighbour whose child had previously received assistance through Helpster Charity connected the family with a Helpster volunteer. The volunteer referred Lesley to Mechimeru Health Centre, where she received prompt medical assessment, treatment, and free healthcare through the support of Helpster Charity, enabling her to access the care she urgently needed.

InvoiceMedical Report
Lesley’s Story
Titus N., 3 — Kenya

Titus N., 3

Kenya

Infections

$0/$135
0% funded

Titus is a three-year-old boy and the second-born in a family of three children. His mother is the family's sole breadwinner, earning about KSh 2,900 per month from selling sorghum. This modest income is barely enough to meet the family's basic needs, making it difficult to afford healthcare when illness strikes. The family lives in a single rented room, shares a pit latrine with neighbouring households, and relies on a community-sponsored tap for drinking water. Two days before admission, Titus developed chest pain, wheezing, rapid breathing, and increasing difficulty breathing. His condition worsened, prompting his mother to seek urgent medical care despite her financial challenges. She recalled that a young gentleman had once told him about an organization that treats sick underprivileged children, and took him to Mechimeru Hospital, where she explained that she could not afford the cost of treatment. After assessing the family's circumstances, the facility enrolled Titus for support through Helpster Charity. He received prompt medical evaluation, appropriate treatment, and free medication, enabling him to access the lifesaving care he urgently needed without financial barriers.

InvoiceMedical Report
Titus’s Story
Shristy R., 1 — Bangladesh

Shristy R., 1

Bangladesh

Infections

$0/$105
0% funded

Shristy Rani is a precious two-day-old baby girl whose birth filled her parents and two elder sisters with joy and hope for a brighter future. Her father, Gonesh Roy, is the family's only earning member, working as a day laborer and earning only BDT 5,000 per month, making it impossible to afford the cost of emergency hospital treatment while meeting the family's basic needs. When Shristy suddenly developed severe acute watery diarrhea with repeated vomiting, she quickly became dangerously weak and dehydrated, leaving her frightened parents desperate to save her life. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Sadika Rahman, giving them hope during this critical time. Without immediate treatment, severe dehydration can rapidly lead to shock, kidney failure, unconsciousness, and even death, placing this newborn baby's life in immediate danger.

InvoiceMedical Report
Shristy’s Story
Rayan Ahamed A., 1 — Bangladesh

Rayan Ahamed A., 1

Bangladesh

Pulmonology

$0/$115
0% funded

Rayan Ahamed Arish is a cheerful and lovable 1-year-old boy who fills his parents and siblings with hope, and they dream of watching him grow up healthy, educated, and happy. His father is the family's only earning member, working as a driver with a limited income, but the family's severe financial hardship makes it impossible to afford the cost of hospitalization, medicines, and treatment for his severe pneumonia while also meeting their daily needs. After learning about Helpster Charity from Marketing Officer Pallab Kumar, the family sought help from Bablu Abdullah, who guided them to Jamuna Clinic so Rayan could receive the urgent medical care he desperately needed. Despite doing everything they could to help their son, the family has exhausted their limited resources and can no longer manage the treatment costs. Without immediate treatment, severe pneumonia can rapidly progress to respiratory failure, bloodstream infection (sepsis), permanent lung damage, or even death, placing Rayan's young life in immediate danger.

InvoiceMedical Report
Rayan’s Story
Mithila M., 1 — Bangladesh

Mithila M., 1

Bangladesh

Preventive med

$0/$115
0% funded

Mithila Minha is a cheerful and affectionate 1-year-old girl who is the center of her parents' lives, and they dream of watching her grow up healthy, educated, and happy. Her father is a small shopkeeper and the family's only earning member, but his limited income is barely enough to cover daily necessities, leaving them unable to afford the cost of hospitalization, medicines, and treatment for her severe pneumonia. After learning about Helpster Charity from Marketing Officer Pollab Kumar, the family sought help from Bablu Abdullah, who guided them to Jamuna Clinic so Mithila could receive the urgent medical care she desperately needed. Despite their financial hardship, her parents have done everything they could to save their daughter, but the cost of treatment remains beyond their reach. Without immediate treatment, severe pneumonia could progress to respiratory failure, bloodstream infection (sepsis), permanent lung damage, or even death, putting Mithila's young life in grave danger.

InvoiceMedical Report
Mithila’s Story
Muhammed Y., 3 — Nigeria

Muhammed Y., 3

Nigeria

Emergency care

$0/$105
0% funded

Muhammed Yau is a three-year-old boy diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. He is the second child in a family of four children. Muhammed is cheerful and playful, and he enjoys staying close to his mother while playing with other children. His father works as a casual labourer, earning approximately ₦10,000 per month, while the family's income is barely enough to meet their basic needs. He presented with a painful swelling at the umbilicus (navel) that had been present for about three months. The swelling reduced when he lay down or was gently pushed back but caused recurrent pain that interfered with his normal daily activities and participation in family life.

InvoiceMedical Report
Muhammed’s Story
Ronald A., 5 — Kenya

Ronald A., 5

Kenya

Infections

$0/$100
0% funded

Ronald is the firstborn and only child in his family. He is a cheerful, sociable boy who dreams of becoming a police officer. Ronald lives with his mother at his grandparents' home, together with his three cousins and grandparents. The family resides in a modest three-room mud-walled house without electricity. His elderly grandparents are unable to work, leaving his mother, a small-scale farmer, as the sole breadwinner. The family depends entirely on the sale of farm produce to meet their daily needs. Two days before admission, Ronald developed a high fever, persistent cough, severe headache, wheezing, and increasing difficulty breathing. His condition progressively worsened, leaving him unable to play, feed well, or sleep comfortably because of breathlessness. His breathing became fast and laboured, and he appeared extremely weak. Although his mother knew about Helpster Charity through village members, she had no money for transport to the hospital. As Ronald's condition became critical, she pleaded with a neighbour who owned a motorcycle to take them to the hospital, promising to pay the fare later. On arrival, Ronald was febrile, acutely ill, and required immediate medical attention.

InvoiceMedical Report
Ronald’s Story
Tanjim J., 2 — Bangladesh

Tanjim J., 2

Bangladesh

Emergency care

$0/$185
0% funded

Tanjim Jashim is a cheerful and innocent 18-month-old boy who lives with his parents and elder sister, Nurjahan Rawshan Ara, in a small rented room in the Karail slum of Dhaka. His father, Md. Jasim Uddin, earns only 10,000 BDT per month as an auto-rickshaw driver, and after paying rent and basic household expenses, the family has little money left for medical treatment. When Tanjim developed severe diarrhea, repeated vomiting, abdominal swelling, and scabies, his condition rapidly weakened him, leaving him irritable and unable to play or eat properly. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a Helpster volunteer while struggling to afford his treatment at Al-Sunnah General Hospital. Without timely treatment, Tanjim could suffer from severe dehydration, serious infection, malnutrition, and other life-threatening complications, making urgent medical care essential for his recovery and healthy development.

InvoiceMedical Report
Tanjim’s Story
Liana Akter M., 1 — Bangladesh

Liana Akter M., 1

Bangladesh

Pulmonology

$0/$125
0% funded

Liana Akter Mumu is a precious two-day-old baby girl whose birth brought immense joy and hope to her parents and sister. Her father works as a daily laborer and earns only BDT 5,000 per month, supporting a family of six living in a small tin-shed house, making the cost of hospitalization, oxygen therapy, and medicines far beyond their means. When Mumu developed severe pneumonia with high fever and breathing difficulties just days after birth, her family was terrified as her condition rapidly became life-threatening. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Sadika Rahman, who gave them hope during this critical time. Without urgent treatment, oxygen support, and close medical care, Mumu could develop respiratory failure, widespread infection, permanent lung damage, or even lose her life, devastating a family that dreams of watching their newborn daughter grow up healthy and happy.

InvoiceMedical Report
Liana’s Story
Morgan O., 6 — Kenya

Morgan O., 6

Kenya

Infections

$0/$135
0% funded

Morgan is the second-born in a family of five children. He is a cheerful boy who enjoys reading and drawing and dreams of becoming a pilot. He lives with both parents and his siblings in a two-room mud-walled house without electricity. His mother is a homemaker, while his father is the sole breadwinner, earning a modest income by working as a caretaker in another person's compound. Three days before admission, Morgan developed chest pain, persistent cough, high fever, difficulty breathing, severe body weakness, loss of appetite, chills, headache, and vomiting. As his illness progressed, he became increasingly weak, less active, and unable to eat or sleep comfortably because of persistent fever and breathlessness. His family had learned about Helpster Charity during a parents' meeting at Morgan's school. When his condition became critical, his father carried him on a bicycle to the hospital for treatment. On arrival, Morgan was febrile, acutely ill, and in respiratory distress. After clinical assessment and investigations, he was diagnosed with severe malaria and pneumonia and was admitted for urgent treatment.

InvoiceMedical Report
Morgan’s Story
Muhammed S., 3 — Nigeria

Muhammed S., 3

Nigeria

Emergency care

$0/$85
0% funded

Muhammed Shuaibu is a cheerful, playful three-year-old boy and the second of three children living with his family in Katuzu, Gashu'a, where they struggle with severe poverty. His father, a motorcycle mechanic earning only ₦10,000 monthly, and his housewife mother cannot afford the medical care needed for his anal prolapse, placing a heavy financial burden on the family that requires urgent charitable support. Muhammed Shuaibu is a 3-year-old child who was apparently healthy until about two weeks before presentation, when his mother noticed a mass protruding from his rectum during bowel movements. Initially, the protrusion would return on its own, but over time it required manual reduction. The condition was accompanied by straining during defecation, passage of hard stools, and episodes of bright red bleeding from the rectum, prompting the family to seek medical attention. Following evaluation, he was diagnosed with Rectal Prolapse and has been admitted and booked for corrective surgery.

InvoiceMedical Report
Muhammed’s Story
Darian W., 10 — Kenya

Darian W., 10

Kenya

Infections

$0/$155
0% funded

Darian is a 10-year-old boy in Grade 5 who lives with his elderly grandmother and four younger siblings after losing both parents at a young age. His grandmother, a peasant farmer earning about KSh 2,000 per month, is the family's sole provider. They live in a one-room mud house with a grass-thatched roof, have no electricity, and walk over 30 minutes to fetch water. Despite these hardships, Darian is a hardworking pupil who dreams of becoming a university lecturer. For one week, Darian suffered from severe headache, repeated vomiting, difficulty breathing, dark urine, dizziness, and extreme weakness until he became critically ill. A concerned neighbour, whose child had previously benefited from Helpster Charity, advised his grandmother to seek urgent medical care. At the hospital, Darian appeared acutely ill and investigations confirmed severe malaria complicated by anaemia. He was immediately admitted for intensive treatment with injectable antimalarial medication, antibiotics, intravenous fluids, and supportive care. Owing to the family's financial hardship, Helpster Charity is supporting his treatment to ensure he receives the lifesaving care he urgently requires.

InvoiceMedical Report
Darian’s Story
Riya M., 11 — Bangladesh

Riya M., 11

Bangladesh

Infections

$0/$160
0% funded

Riya Muni is a bright and caring young girl who studies in Class 3 and dreams of becoming a teacher so she can help others in her community. Her father works as a day laborer and is the sole earning member of the family, but his irregular income is barely enough to support Riya, her younger brother and sister, and their mother, making the cost of hospitalization and treatment impossible to afford. When Riya developed a severe chest infection with high fever, persistent cough, and worsening breathing difficulties, her condition rapidly became critical, leaving her family frightened and helpless. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Tamjid Md Muktadir, who guided them toward life-saving medical support when they had no other options. Without urgent treatment, Riya could have developed severe respiratory failure, widespread infection, permanent lung damage, or even death, devastating a family that dreams of seeing her complete her education and build a brighter future.

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Riya’s Story
Brandon O., 10 — Kenya

Brandon O., 10

Kenya

Infections

$0/$120
0% funded

Omondi is a 10-year-old boy in Grade One who lives with his aunt, who has cared for him since early childhood because his single mother is unemployed and lives with her parents in a village where the family faces extreme poverty. His aunt supports a large household by doing casual jobs around the village, but the income is barely enough to meet their daily needs. Despite these challenges, Omondi enjoys playing football and dreams of becoming an artist. Three days before admission, Omondi developed high fever, excessive sweating, severe headache, repeated vomiting, abdominal pain, poor appetite, and was unable to retain food or fluids. His condition progressively worsened, leaving him weak and visibly ill. A Community Health Promoter, informed by a neighbour familiar with Helpster Charity, brought him to the health facility. Clinical assessment and investigations confirmed septicaemia and a respiratory tract infection (URTI) requiring admission. Initially, his aunt hesitated because she could not afford the hospital bills, but after learning that Helpster Charity would cover his treatment, she consented to admission. Omondi was immediately admitted to the children's ward, where lifesaving treatment was commenced.

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Brandon’s Story

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What is Helpster?

Helpster is a charity tech platform that connects donors with verified medical cases for children in low-income countries. Every donation is paid directly to the treating hospital and tracked end-to-end.

Why do we operate in Kenya, Nigeria and Bangladesh?

These three countries combine large pediatric medical need with the partner network and verification infrastructure required for our model — local NGOs, hospitals and volunteers we can vet and stay close to.

How do we choose and validate the children and the hospitals?

Cases are surfaced by our local volunteer / NGO network and reviewed by Helpster medical and operations staff. Hospitals are vetted before they receive any payment and re-checked on every transfer.

What is our criteria when we are approving a Helpster case?

We approve only life-saving or life-changing cases for children of low-income families where treatment exists, the hospital is able to deliver it, and the funding gap is the blocker.

Will I see a direct impact of my donation?

Yes — every donation maps to a specific case. You can track payments, hospital invoices, treatment milestones and outcomes from your account.

Are the stories in your blog real?

Yes. Stories are written by our team based on real cases we've funded; we publish names and photographs only with explicit consent from families.

Can I choose between a subscription and a one-time payment?

Both options are available at checkout. Subscriptions help us plan ahead; one-time donations help us close urgent funding gaps.

How does Helpster fund its operating expenses?

Operating expenses are funded separately from donations. 100% of donor money is allocated to medical cases. Operations are covered by grants, partners, and a small share of unrestricted funds.

Why did we start Helpster?

We started Helpster because no child should die from a treatable condition due to delayed funding — and because charity-tech can make giving more transparent and trustworthy than it is today.

How can I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel any time from your account page, or by emailing team@helpster.charity. Cancellation takes effect immediately; no further payments are taken.

Why are children the focus of our charity?

Children have decades ahead of them and are the most vulnerable in low-income medical systems. A small intervention now compounds across a whole life saved.

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Donations from supported jurisdictions qualify for tax deductions. We provide receipts on request — please email team@helpster.charity with your donor details.

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