Sopheaktra is an 18-year-old air conditioning maintenance worker from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Chnang province with his parents and older brother. His parents work as rice farmers to support their family. Sopheaktra enjoys spending time with his friends and being active. In June 2023, Sopheaktra was in a motorbike accident where he fractured his left femur. He was treated by a local village healer, but he still experiences pain and difficulty walking. Sopheaktra is currently unable to work due to his injury. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On July 11th, Sopheaktra will undergo a fracture repair procedure at CSC's care center. CSC is requesting $483 to fund his surgery. After his procedure, Sopheaktra will be able to walk easily again. He shared, "I hope I can not have pain anymore so I can sleep better at night and walk again. I want to be able to return to work as soon as possible."

Pendo, a baby girl, resides in the Ngorongoro region of Tanzania. Her family follows the Maasai tradition and sustains themselves primarily through subsistence farming and livestock rearing. Pendo was born with clubfoot, a congenital condition that causes her foot to be twisted inward and downward, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Unfortunately, due to limited medical facilities and awareness in her village, the condition went unnoticed by doctors at birth. Pendo's mother noticed her bent leg a few days later. Despite the concern of the village grandmothers, her father initially believed it was part of God's plan and resisted any intervention. However, during an outreach program conducted by our medical team in her village, Pendo's mother learned about the treatment options available for her daughter. Realizing the potential for improved quality of life for Pendo, she sought medical assistance and brought her to our partner's center. Fortunately, Pendo is now being seen by our medical partner's care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on June 16th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, requests $935 to fund Pendo's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she'll be able to walk easily as she grows and live a full life ahead. Pendo's mother says, "Thank you for the chance to receive the treatment for my daughter. I hope her future will be good."

35-year-old Patience is a homemaker living in Uganda with her husband and two children, a seven-year-old and a three-year-old. Her husband is a farmer and also runs a small shop that sells plant seeds. Patience, who attained a diploma in legal studies, has been unable to find employment. Patience is currently expecting her third child. Her doctors recommended that she deliver via a Caesarean section, which is how she delivered her first two children. Patience's doctors feel that a C-section is the best way to ensure the safety of both Patience and her child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Patience undergo a C-section on April 25th, at Rushoroza Hospital. This procedure will cost $214, and Patience needs your support to fund the procedure. Patience said: “I pray that I may have a successful surgery. I plan to join my husband in farming, so that I may support him in developing our family."