Oun is a 47-year-old grandmother who is married with two daughters, one son, and two grandchildren. She and her husband both work in construction. At home, Oun likes to cook for her family and play with her grandchildren. Last year, Oun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her to experience blurry vision and have difficulty seeing in bright or low lighting. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go out independently. When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On October 5th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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. Oun said: "I hope, after surgery, I can see clearly, return to work, and take care of my daughter."

Daniel, who is 34 years old, lives with his mother in Kawaida village in rural Kenya. He works in construction trying to get jobs whenever he can, while his mother sells groceries at a nearby market. Daniel is separated from his wife and child, which he shared has left him feeling sad and incomplete. On Sunday, July 30th, Daniel was a passenger in a Matatu (public bus), which was involved in an accident. Daniel sustained injuries to his back, right femur and his right tibia. The surgeon at the hospital where Daniel was brought told him that his back and tibia would heal over time, but the fractured femur needed to be surgically repaired. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On August 7th, Daniel will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation, at Nazareth Hospital. This procedure will ensure that Daniel's fracture will heal properly. Now, African Mission Healthcare is requesting $1,049 to fund Daniel's surgery. Daniel said: “I kindly request help because I have no one to turn to. I am hoping one day I will be able to walk again with my legs.”

Meriadah is a small-scale farmer from South Western Uganda. She is a third wife, but sadly, her husband passed away in 2004, and her in-laws pushed her out of her husband's property. Still, she managed to get space and build a small two-roomed house, where she lives with two of her eight children. Her children are still in school, and as the only provider in the family, she relies on small-scale farming for a living. Three years ago, Meriadah began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe abdominal pains. She was diagnosed with a large irregular adnexal mass after an ultrasound. She underwent surgeries to excise the mass. Her doctors also recommend a laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat her condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $279 to fund Meriadah's surgery. On November 30th, she will undergo this surgery to greatly improve her quality of life. With tears of joy, Meriadah said, "After the surgery, I hope to be able to go back to the farms with ease and attend social gatherings with ease."