Catherine is a smallbusiness woman and mother of four. She pursued a diploma in business administration, but unfortunately, she has been unable to secure a job in her field. As a result, she operates a small retail shop to earn a living. However, due to its remote location in the village and limited capital invested, her income from the shop is limited. To supplement her earnings, she engages in farming. Her husband is involved in the bodaboda (moto-taxi) business and together they reside in a two-room rental house. While they can manage their daily expenses with their combined income, they cannot gather the necessary funds for the surgery that Catherine needs. Catherine is currently expecting a new baby. Because her pregnancy is high risk and she previously lost another baby to miscarriage, her doctors recommend that she deliver via a cesarean section. This recommendation aims to prevent complications such as uterine rupture, which could be life-threatening. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Catherine undergo a C-Section on July 11th. This procedure will cost $252, and Catherine needs your support. Catherine says, “I am looking forward to a successful delivery, if I am given your support, because I am worried about my hospital bill.”

Diana is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a mother to two children, both delivered through cesarean section themselves, and are studying in nursery school. Although she completed her senior year in school, Diana was unable to continue her education due to a lack of school fees. Initially, she stayed at home and focused on farming until she got married at the age of 17. Now she engages in farming on her small plot of land alongside her husband. They cultivate crops to feed their family and sell the surplus to generate income. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family. Diana is currently expecting her third child. She's been receiving care throughout her pregnancy from the hospital and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of her higher-risk for complications. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Diana undergo a C-Section on May 26th. This procedure will cost $252, and Diana needs your support. Diana says, "I hope to deliver a live baby and hope for good health once I am operated."

Sokha is a 64-year-old auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk) driver. He and his wife live in Phnom Penh and have four children. Two of their children are married and live nearby; the other two children still live at home. When not driving his tuk-tuk around the city, Sokha likes to grow vegetables near his home to supplement their diet. For many years, Sokha had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or ear drum, in his left ear to perforate. This has caused Sokha to experience pain, ear discharge, and hearing loss. He has had tinnitus (ringing in the ear) for many years, which makes it hard to work with the public. He cannot communicate clearly with others, especially passengers in his tuk-tuk who he has difficulty understanding. A relative referred him to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) to assess the problem and try to fix his hearing. Fortunately, CSC can help. On September 5th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation, patching the hole in the ear drum. Sokha is able to contribute $100 for the treatment and CSC is requesting $487 to fully fund this procedure. This covers the surgery, medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Sokha said: "I hope to get well from this illness after I have surgery. I would like my hearing to be better and have no more ear infections."