Chhoeun is a 61-year-old retired orphanage worker. She has a large family, with three sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away 15 years ago from hypertension. After his passing, Chhoen moved in with her youngest daughter, who supports the family by working as a rice farmer. Chhoeun said she loves to go to the pagoda every day and that she finds peace listening to the monks chant. Around three years ago, Chhoeun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, sensitivity to light, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. When Chhoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On July 5th, doctors at CSC's care center will perform a small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in Chhoeun's left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Chhoeun said that she hopes that she can enjoy her life and time with her grandchildren by improving her vision.

Hon is a 71-year-old retired rice farmer from Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. She has one son, three daughters, and 11 grandchildren. Currently, she and her husband live close to their children, all of whom are farmers who help to support their parents. About four years ago, Hon developed a cataract in her left eye, resulting in blurry vision, light sensitivity, and tearing. Due to her impaired vision, Hon is reluctant to go out on her own. Hon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, and sought their help. On April 25th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. After recovery, Hon will once again be able to see clearly and regain her independence. Now, she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Hon said: "I hope my vision improves and I can get around easily by myself. I want to be able to help care for my grandchildren and walk to the pagoda by myself."

Mike is a small-scale farmer and a father of seven from Uganda. Mike studied up to secondary school in class two before leaving school to get married. He and his wife practice small-scale farming and produce enough for their family's consumption. They shared that water is accessible at a cost because the region's natural water source is very far away. Mike's oldest kid is 26 years old, and his youngest is 14 and in primary school class five. Mike visited our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), due to a swelling on his back. The mass appeared about three years ago and has been increasing in size progressively. He has not visited a hospital in the past due to financial reasons, but the swelling has become painful, and he can no longer practice farming comfortably. Mike is concerned about what may happen in the future if he does not undergo treatment soon. Luckily, Mike could travel to AMH's care center to receive treatment. On May 3rd, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Mike needs help to raise $145 to fund this procedure. He shared: "I pray that I may get rid of the lipoma at my back through surgery to live a comfortable life again. I will continue with farming after complete recovery."