Chhoeun is a 61-year-old retired orphanage worker. She has a large family, with three sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away 15 years ago from hypertension. After his passing, Chhoen moved in with her youngest daughter, who supports the family by working as a rice farmer. Chhoeun said she loves to go to the pagoda every day and that she finds peace listening to the monks chant. Around three years ago, Chhoeun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, sensitivity to light, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. When Chhoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On July 5th, doctors at CSC's care center will perform a small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in Chhoeun's left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Chhoeun said that she hopes that she can enjoy her life and time with her grandchildren by improving her vision.

Rabecca is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a mother to four children, all delivered via caesarean section. Three of her children attend primary and secondary school, while the youngest remains at home and hasn't started schooling yet. Rabecca has attended antenatal care at Nyakibale Hospital on six occasions during her pregnancy. Due to financial difficulties, Rebecca had to leave school after primary six grade. Consequently, she does not have a formal job. She is involved in cultivating food crops on a small piece of land which is the main means of sustenance. These crops are primarily intended for home consumption, but any surplus is sold to generate income for her family. Her husband works as a construction porter on various building sites. Despite their combined efforts, their incomes are insufficient to cover her medical expenses. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Rabecca is currently expecting her fifth child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of four previous scars. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Rabecca undergo a C-Section on August 8th. This procedure will cost $252, and Rabecca needs your support. Rebecca says, "We survive miraculously by God's mercy, due to our limited family income. This restriction even hinders us from providing basic necessities like medical care. However, I believe that with your support, I will be able to have a successful delivery."

Stephen is a 62-year-old grandfather. He is a married man with two sons who are both married. He left his motherland long ago in search of work and landed in his current residence, where he works as a casual laborer - getting jobs around his community whenever he can. He lives with his wife and two grandchildren, studying in a nearby primary school. Stephen came into the hospital with complaints of swelling in his groin area that had been there for three months. An ultrasound found that he has hydrocele, which is swelling in a sensitive area. It has become hard for him to continue with work such that sometimes he cannot put food on the table. He needs treatment so that he can work comfortably and be able to provide for his family. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. Stephen is scheduled to undergo hydrocele repair surgery on August 28th. AMH is requesting $631 to fund Stephen's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will reduce the swelling to normal size and prevent further complications so that he will be able to live more comfortably. Stephen says, “I am the only person who works at home so as to provide basic needs. I feel so sad sometimes when I see my people in need of something, and I cannot provide it. I am not even comfortable walking. I am looking forward to getting well. Please help me.”