Perepetua is a 40-year-old mother who needs surgery to heal an ovarian cyst. She and her husband are both small-scale farmers, and they have 5 children, ranging in age from 2 to 18 years old. They reside in a modest 3-room mud house. Unfortunately, her husband lacks financial support, leaving her to struggle to cover her children's school fees through farming. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Two months ago, Perepetua began to experience lower abdominal pains, as well as backaches, discomfort when getting up, and difficulty turning comfortably in bed. She was diagnosed with a right ovarian cyst and needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) is helping Perepetua receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a curative laparotomy, a surgery to remove the cyst, on July 7th. Perepetua and her family need help with raising $284 to fully fund the surgery. Perepetua shared, “I pray for a successful surgery so that I may continue with farming and be able to take care of my family.”

Mary is a single, 24-year-old woman from Uganda. She holds a diploma in procurement and logistics but has not found a job in her profession. Instead, she works in a supermarket as an attendant, but shared that her wages barely sustain her. Mary is the youngest of 11 siblings, all of whom are married and are teachers. Mary enjoys watching television and singing and is in a choir. Two years ago, Mary started suffering from a swelling in a sensitive area. The mass is large and growing in size, which leaves her feeling uncomfortable and in pain. Fortunately, our medical health partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. Mary traveled to AMH's care center to receive treatment. On September 19, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Mary needs help to raise $137 to fund this procedure. Mary says, “I hope I will be relieved from all the pain I have been having all this time.”

Ravy is a 32-year-old construction worker. He and his wife live in Phnom Penh province, and they have two sons. The oldest son is five years old and in primary school and the younger son is two years old. Ravy's wife works in a clothes factory. In his free time, Ravy likes to play soccer, volleyball, and sing songs with his children. In September 2023, Ravy fell off his motorbike and hurt his left hand. He visited a Khmer traditional healer for treatment, but his hand remains swollen. He cannot extend or flex his wrist, and he has chronic pain. This injury makes it impossible for him to work to support his family. At the suggestion of his grandmother, Ravy visited our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) for a diagnosis and treatment. He was found to have a fracture of his wrist and hand. Fortunately, surgeons at CSC can help. On October 16, Ravy will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. This surgery will mend his fracture and help him to use his hand again. Ravy needs help to pay for this essential surgery. Ravy said: "I hope after surgery, I will have no pain and I can use my hand to work again."