Sovan is a 62-year-old grandmother. She has 3 sons and 5 grandchildren that visit her often. Sadly, her husband passed away due to liver cancer 7 months ago. For the last several decades, she has earned a small living selling groceries from a stall in the front of her house. When not busy working, she likes spending time with her grandchildren and watching the local news. Three years ago, Sovan developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Sovan learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled there hoping for treatment. On September 4th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Sovan is able to contribute towards the cost of the surgery, but needs help raising $253 to fund the procedure. She shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better and I can see my family and customers."

Mekides is a 2-year-old toddler and the youngest of four who lives with her family in Ethiopia. Her father is a traditional farmer, while her mother is a homemaker. She loves milk, playing ball, and laughing with her mom and dad. She feels so happy when her dad brings home a new pair of shoes and a dress for her. Mekides was born with a birth defect called Hirschprung disease. She has an abnormally functioning segment of her bowel. This condition has been a struggle for the family to cope with. Mekides previously underwent a colostomy creation and now needs a colonic pull-through, where the diseased section of her intestine will be removed and the healthy portion will be pulled down. Doctors with our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) will perform this surgery on July 25th and are requesting $1,500 to fully fund the procedure. This surgery will help Mekides thrive with the other children in her village. Mekides' dad said “After her treatment, I believe she will heal. I will not give her the duty to do labour work as other girls have in my area. But I will educate her. I will work hard to upgrade her life and give her a quality life. I gave her to God, believing God will lead her to a better future.”

Bory is a 66-year-old woman who lives in a rural village in Cambodia with her husband and daughter. Her other three children live a few hours away, working in factories and construction. Bory works as a cleaner. In her free time, she likes spending time with her neighbors and her grandchildren when they visit. Around six months ago, Bory developed a skin infection around her knee, which has worsened over time. She experiences pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. When Bory learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for six hours seeking treatment. On August 2nd, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to remove the damaged and infected tissue from around her knee. CSC is requesting $324 to fund this procedure. Bory contributed $100 to her care. Bory said, "I hope that, after surgery, I can do my job and not have pain."