Lim is a 69 year-old retired rice farmer. She lives in Pursat province with her niece, as she moved out of her house after her husband passed away two years ago. Tragically, her son died as an infant during the Khmer Rouge era. Lim enjoys spending time with her friends in the village and going to the local pagoda to pray. About one year ago, Lim developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Lim learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for six and a half hours seeking treatment. On December 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. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. She shared,"I hope after surgery my eye can see better. I can go to the pagoda and take care of myself."

Rose is a 55-year-old woman from Kiambu County, Kenya. She is married with three grown-up children. Rose and her husband make a living by doing whatever odd jobs they can find in their neighborhood. However, there are times when work is scarce, leaving them without enough to eat. For the past month, Rose has been experiencing severe heartburn, regurgitation, and epigastric pains that sometimes become unbearable. She sought help at several health centers, but unfortunately, the relief was elusive. Rose walked 8 kilometers to seek treatment at Nazareth's Comprehensive Care Clinic. At the Care Clinic, Rose and her husband reported her health issue to the nurses, who promptly referred her to a doctor. Following an abdominal scan, she was diagnosed with Cholelithiasis. Cholelithiasis, or gallstones, are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder. If left untreated, Rose's condition will continue to cause her suffering, and she may face complications like bile duct obstruction and pancreatitis. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help Rose. AMH's doctors recommended Rose undergo a laparotomy treatment surgery to alleviate her pain. On August 3rd, AMH's doctors will perform a laparotomy on Rose. However, given their financial struggles, Rose and her family are in dire need of assistance to afford the necessary treatment. AMH is now asking for $788 to help fund this procedure. Rose says “I have no one to turn to. My husband is the only one struggling at least to get casual work so that we can put food on the table. I need your help to run my everyday life well and at least assist my husband in running our family."

ChhunHuor is a 40-year-old father of two. He is married, and he and his wife run a small grocery store in Kampong Cham province with their 16-year-old daughter. Their younger daughter studies in grade two. The grocery store keeps them busy in their village, but when he has free time, he likes to make desserts for his family. For many years, ChhunHuor had a recurring ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his right ear to perforate. For this reason, ChhunHuor experiences frequent ear infections with foul-smelling discharge, headaches and poor hearing. It is difficult for him to communicate with others and work with the public because of his chronic ear discharge and hearing loss. A relative referred him to Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) to determine the problem and try to fix his hearing. ChhunHuor traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 4th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $487 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. ChhunHuor said, "I hope the doctors can fix my hearing and stop the pain, so I can help my wife in our store."