Somnang is a 30-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He lives with his parents, who work as rice farmers, and his three younger brothers, two of whom also work in construction. His youngest brother is still in school. In his free time, Somnang likes to listen to music on the phone with his family and friends. About one month ago, Somnang developed a chalazion in his left eye, causing him itchiness, irritation, and eye redness. A chalazion is a small lump in the oil gland of the eyelid. Somnang traveled for one hour to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). On July 4th, surgeons at CSC's care center will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Somnang's symptoms should improve. He needs help raising $210 to fund this procedure. He shared, "After surgery, I hope my eyelid stops swelling, there is no bump and I don't have to worry about my eye when I am outside working"

Pendo, a baby girl, resides in the Ngorongoro region of Tanzania. Her family follows the Maasai tradition and sustains themselves primarily through subsistence farming and livestock rearing. Pendo was born with clubfoot, a congenital condition that causes her foot to be twisted inward and downward, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Unfortunately, due to limited medical facilities and awareness in her village, the condition went unnoticed by doctors at birth. Pendo's mother noticed her bent leg a few days later. Despite the concern of the village grandmothers, her father initially believed it was part of God's plan and resisted any intervention. However, during an outreach program conducted by our medical team in her village, Pendo's mother learned about the treatment options available for her daughter. Realizing the potential for improved quality of life for Pendo, she sought medical assistance and brought her to our partner's center. Fortunately, Pendo is now being seen by our medical partner's care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on June 16th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, requests $935 to fund Pendo's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she'll be able to walk easily as she grows and live a full life ahead. Pendo's mother says, "Thank you for the chance to receive the treatment for my daughter. I hope her future will be good."

Catherine is a 27-year-old from Uganda. She is a small business owner operating a retail shop and lives in a rented house where she operates her business. She works hard to earn a living despite having little profit, which sometimes fails to cover her rent. On average, she reports earning about $3 a day. To help supplement this income, her husband also runs a small-scale business selling eggs in a different trading center to support the family. During Catherine's free time, she enjoys watching movies on her phone. As the second-born in a family of eight children, Catherine completed her high school studies and decided to get married. She is currently expecting her second child. She has attended the antenatal clinic at Nyakibale Hospital and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a cesarean section because of her high-risk. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Catherine undergo a C-section on November 14th. AMH is requesting $252 to help fund this procedure. She appeals for support to ensure her pregnancy is delivered safely and that she and her baby remain healthy. Catherine says, "I will be so happy when I deliver my secondborn with your support. I hope to resume my business as I take care of my children."