Alvin is a 1-year-old boy and the firstborn child of his mother and father. Both of Alvin's parents are still relatively young themselves and are reliant on the support of the boy's grandparents. Their family tries to engage in day-to-day jobs to earn income for themselves. Together they reside in a modest village named Mamire. Alvin's mother primarily takes care of him while depending on sporadic day jobs for financial support. Regrettably, the earnings fall short of providing for both the mother and child, prompting the grandfather to assist them when needed. Alvin has clubfoot of his left foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes as he grows. They have never sought treatment for Alvin's condition due to financial barriers. However, their situation changed when they attended one of our medical partner's outreach visits. This visit directed them to a partner centre, offering a ray of hope for Alvin's health. Alvin's parents are now seeking assistance to cover the costs of their son's treatment. Fortunately, Alvin and his family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, The Plaster House NGO. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on August 11th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $935 to fund Alvin's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and grow up to lead a high quality life without disability. Alvin’s grandfather says: “We wish for Alvin to experience well-being and not to bear the burden of constant worry about his future due to his untreated condition.”

Jedrick is a 4-year-old boy. He is known for his determination. He is the second child in a family with two children and his mother dreams of him becoming a doctor. For two years, Jedrick has had a hydrocele, which is a swelling due to the accumulation of fluids around a testicle. He experiences pain and his mother is deeply concerned about his future, but had not sought medical treatment for his condition until now due to the family's financial constraints. Jedrick's mother is a farmer and his father works in the boda boda (bicycle and motorcycle taxi) business. They are unable to afford the necessary surgery to allow their son to be free of this pain. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), can help Jedrick. On October 24, Jedrick will undergo hydrocele repair surgery. AMHF is requesting $146 to fund Jedrick's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow Jedrick to live more comfortably and confidently. Jedrick's mother says, “I hope he will get healed, and continue studying in good health.”

Va is an elderly rice farmer from Prey Veng province. He is married, and has four sons and eight grandchildren. He and his wife are retired from their farm, and their living is supported by their sons. Three of their sons are construction workers nearby, but one son is working in construction in Japan. In his free time, he likes listening to Buddhist prayers on the radio and taking walks with his wife. About one year ago, Va developed a cataract in his left eye. He is unable to continue any work in the rice fields due to increased irritation from the sun, and has even more difficulty with simple tasks around the house. When Va learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On October 17th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. He shared: "I hope after surgery I can see clearly and feel happy to recognize my family. I want to take care of my grandchildren and myself well."