Nadia is a 4-year-old from Uganda who is in the middle junior class at school. She is the older sister in her family of two. Her mother is a nursery school teacher, and her father is a barber in one of the local hair salons near their home. For three weeks, Nadia has had an umbilical hernia. She is experiencing severe abdominal pain that keeps her from being able to attend school or play with her friends. In addition, the pain is disrupting her ability to sleep. Her family brought her to our medical partner's hospital, where the doctors advised that she undergo surgery. On February 9th, Nadia will undergo hernia repair surgery that will allow her to live more comfortably and confidently upon her recovery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $170 to fund Nadia's surgery. Nadia's mother said: “I pray that my daughter may have a successful surgery so that she may be able to return to school and take on her studies comfortably."

Dany is a 41-year-old shop owner from Cambodia. She lives with her father, a retired rice farmer, and her older sister. Dany and her sister run a small shop near their house selling snacks, candy, local spices, and toys. Her favorite pastime is traveling to other provinces in Cambodia to visit her extended family and see the countryside. In November 2022, Dany was standing on a chair in her shop when she fell and dislocated her right elbow. A local healer helped treat her, but when the cast was removed a few days ago, her arm had very limited mobility. When Dany learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she visited their care center for review. On January 5th, surgeons at CSC will relocate and secure her right elbow. Now, Dany needs help to fund this $600 procedure. She and her family were able to contribute $100 to her care. Dany said, "I hope my elbow can move as normal again after this surgery."

Kheng is a 59-year-old retired rice farmer from Cambodia. Her husband passed away many years ago. She has two sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. At home, Kheng enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and playing with her grandchildren. A year ago, Kheng developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go places on her own. When Kheng learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 15th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure. Kheng shared: "After surgery, I hope I can see well, go outside, and recognize the faces of my grandchildren."