Saw Ywa, who is an eight year old fourth grader, lives with his parents, his two sisters, and a brother, in Mae Ra Ma Luang Refugee Camp in Thailand. His mother helps at home, while his father works for an organization in the refugee camp. Saw Ywa loves to go to school, and to play football. When Saw Ywa was two months old, his mother noticed a concerning swelling. His parents brought him to the clinic in the refugee camp, where they were told to bring Saw Ywa back when he was five years old, and at an appropriate age for surgery they were told. Over time, Saw Ywa’s parents noticed that the swelling was increasing in size. He would also experience pain sometimes. is parents brought him back to the clinic, and after another examination, Saw Ywa was diagnosed with an irreducible inguinal hernia, which would require surgery. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is seeking $1,486 to fund the hernia repair surgery that Saw Ywa needs. The procedure is currently scheduled for May 18th, at Mae Sariang Hospital. After he has recovered, Saw Ywa should no longer suffer from the pain that he lives with now. He should also be able to walk comfortably, and to be free of the embarrassment he feels by the visible bulge in a sensitive area. Saw Ywa’s father said: “He loves to play football with his friends. But sometimes, he feels ashamed to play because his friends will make fun of him. I hope after surgery he will be free from discomfort and shame.”

Phanno, who is 38 years old, lives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with his parents, his wife, and their three children- one son and two daughters. He and his wife sell snacks and juice in their neighborhood, from the front of their home. About a week ago, Phanno started experiencing pain around his right ear. He also experiences fever, redness around the ear, and poor hearing. When none of his symptoms improved, he visited a local Khmer healer, but the pain has only continued to intensify. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. Surgeons have diagnosed Phanno with a preauricular sinus infection. On April 24th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform an incision and drainage procedure, removing fluid from his ear and clearing up the infection. Now, Phanno needs your help raising $297 to fund his treatment. The money will cover the hospitalization, medications, supplies, and post-operative care. Phanno said: "I hope I can get better after surgery, and stop the problems I have. I want to be healthy for my family so I can work to support them."

Doeur is a 26-year-old father from Prey Veng province, Cambodia. He is married and has a two-year-old daughter. His wife works in a nearby clothing factory, and he has recently started a job as a welder. In his free time, he likes to play volleyball with his friends and spend time at home with his wife and daughter. Three years ago, following a motorbike accident, Doeur developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him loss of vision in the affected eye. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. When Doeur learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled 4.5 hours seeking treatment. On August 7th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery (cataract surgery that employs ultrasound energy) and an intraocular lens implant (an artificial replacement for the lens of the eye) in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Doeur is able to contribute $100 towards the cost of the surgery and is asking for help to raise the remaining $253 to fully fund the procedure. Doeur shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly again. I can go to work well again and can take care of my family well."