Vanna is a 18-year-old monk from Cambodia. He is an only child and lives in Prey Veng province; he resides at a local temple to learn and practice Buddhism. His mother and his father are farmers and grow rice nearby. He spends his time learning daily rituals, meditation practices, and communal activities. In November 2022, he was in a motorbike collision and fractured his left femur. He went to a private clinic in his province where doctors inserted a metal plate to secure the bone and support healing. Now, the bone is united and he would like the hardware removed. This procedure will remove the nagging ache he still has in his leg. Vanna believes that metal in the body can interfere with the flow of energy and cause health problems such as headaches, fatigue, or joint pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 12th, Vanna will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $304. He hopes to walk unaided and return to his duties at the pagoda soon. Vanna said: "I hope the hardware will be removed easily and the wound will quickly heal."

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."

Soe, who is 15 years old, lives with his parents in Burma. His father is a day laborer, while his mother is a domestic worker. During his free time, Soe enjoys playing badminton. When Soe was 10 years old, his mother noticed a small mass had appeared on his right knee. Over time, the mass increased in size. At the same time, Soe also began to experience occasional fevers, sore throats, and pain in multiple joints. The doctor diagnosed Soe with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The doctor suspects that Soe is also suffering from osteochondroma in his right knee. This is a benign tumor, made up of bone and cartilage, that forms on the surface of a bone. Soe needs to undergo an MRI, which will enable doctors to correctly diagnose his condition, which will, in turn, help them to formulate an appropriate plan of treatment. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is seeking $681 to fund Soe's MRI, which is scheduled to take place on May 18th, at Mae Sot General Hospital. Soe's mother said: "He is my only son, and I am worried about his health. I am so happy you will help pay for my son’s MRI. Thank you so much to all the donors."