San is a retired coffee seller from Cambodia. Her husband passed away a few years ago, and San shared that she misses him dearly. San has four sons, one daughter, and fifteen grandchildren. Her favorite pastimes include watching TV and listening to the monks pray on her radio. About seven months ago, San developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her to experience difficulty recognizing people and objects. Due to the deterioration in her vision, she is unable to do things she used to do and is feeling depressed. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go places independently. When San learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled an hour seeking treatment. On June 5th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure. San contributed $100 to her care. She said: "I hope that, after the surgery, my eyes will improve and I will be able to see better. I want to visit my relatives and enjoy my life."

Rosette, who is a small-scale farmer, is 45 years old, and the mother of four young children. Rosette's husband is also a farmer, and together, they work hard to make ends meet for their family. For two years now, Rosette has been experiencing severe, lower abdominal pain, which has made it difficult for her to perform her daily tasks efficiently. Due to the family's financial constraints, however, she has been unable to seek medical attention. Now, due to the worsening of her condition, and the appearance of additional symptoms, Rosette has become concerned that she might have cancer. After finally being evaluated, she was diagnosed with a premalignant cervical lesion, which requires surgical intervention. On July 13th, Rosette will undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Rosette's surgery. Once she has recovered, Rosette will be able to resume her daily activities, free of pain. Rosette says: “I have been in much pain with worsening condition, and it has lowered my social life. I appeal for your support so that I can live well as I resume with farming.”

Peris is a 67-year-old woman from Kenya. Peris is married and practices subsistence farming with her husband–a type of farming where the majority of crops or livestock raised are used to provide food for the farmer and their family. On May 4th, 2023, Peris was preparing to go to church when she was hit by her cow. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she received an x-ray. The images revealed a left patella fracture that requires surgical attention. Now, Peris is unable to walk or use her leg due to the fracture and is in chronic pain. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. On June 7th, Peris will undergo a fracture repair procedure called open reduction and internal fixation. During the surgery, AMH's surgeons will use a fixing device such as plates or screws to stabilize Peris's bone. After the procedure, Peris will be able to walk again. Now, AMH is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. Peris says, “I was well and walking. However, my cow hit me and broke my knee. I need the surgery to walk."