Catherine is a 27-year-old from Uganda. She is a small business owner operating a retail shop and lives in a rented house where she operates her business. She works hard to earn a living despite having little profit, which sometimes fails to cover her rent. On average, she reports earning about $3 a day. To help supplement this income, her husband also runs a small-scale business selling eggs in a different trading center to support the family. During Catherine's free time, she enjoys watching movies on her phone. As the second-born in a family of eight children, Catherine completed her high school studies and decided to get married. She is currently expecting her second child. She has attended the antenatal clinic at Nyakibale Hospital and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a cesarean section because of her high-risk. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Catherine undergo a C-section on November 14th. AMH is requesting $252 to help fund this procedure. She appeals for support to ensure her pregnancy is delivered safely and that she and her baby remain healthy. Catherine says, "I will be so happy when I deliver my secondborn with your support. I hope to resume my business as I take care of my children."

Stallone is a bright and bold-looking 12-year-old boy residing in Kangemi in Nairobi County. He is the firstborn in a family of 3 children, and he proudly said he is in class seven and going to class eight. At school, Stallone also likes to play football. His mother is a community health volunteer, while his father works as a travel guide. Their income is sufficient for their modest upkeep. Stallone’s condition may have started years back, but being her first child, his mother shared that she could not tell if there was a problem. It was not until December 2022 when he was undergoing medical care that his parents were informed that he has a condition called cryptorchidism. His family then brought him to Nazareth Hospital, and an ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis. If not treated, Stallone may have complications like strangulation, and infection and, in the future, may have infertility or be at risk of cancer. Stallone will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on November 6th. AMH is requesting $483 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. “I am worried about the future of my son. Kindly support us so that he can be well and grow up like a normal man. We hope in the future he can have his own family,” said Stallone’s mother.

Mai Yas is fruit seller from Kampot province. She is a 60-year-old widow and has one son, three daughters, and five grandchildren. She lives with her youngest son who sells fruit at the local market. When she is not taking care of her grandchildren, she likes to go to the mosque. Three years ago, Mai Yas developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She is often lonely when she is the only person in the house and misses her independence. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. Upon discovering our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, Mai Yas embarked on a three-hour journey to seek treatment. On June 6th, a team of doctors will conduct a small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. Upon recuperation, her vision will be significantly improved. However, she currently requires financial support to cover the cost of this $253 procedure. She said: "I hope after surgery I can see better, go out by myself, and do housework well."