Loy is a 73-year-old grandmother living in Cambodia with her husband, two children, and three grandchildren. She is a retired rice farmer and spends her time caring for her husband who is disabled. In her free time, she likes to visit the pagoda in her local village. About ten years ago, Loy developed a cataract in her left eye. The cataract causes her irritation, blurry vision, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, thus is unable to travel on her own. When Loy learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for over two hours to seek treatment. Luckily, surgeons at CSC were able to quickly diagnose Loy's issue, and create a treatment plan. On April 24th, surgeons will perform cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to help fund this procedure. She said, "I hope after this surgery my eye can see well again so I can take care of my husband well."

Saruni is a 10-year-old girl from Tanzania. She comes from a large culturally polygamous family with over twenty siblings. Her father is a cattle breeder and farmer who does not earn much from the livelihood. Due to this, Saruni was forced to drop out of school two years ago because her school fees could not be paid. She started working when she was very young as a house manager in people's houses. She has grown to be a very responsible girl. In early 2022, while Saruni was preparing tea for the employer, she tripped over while carrying a pot with hot tea, burning her left arm. She was taken to a military hospital for treatment where she received treatment for her wounds that took months for them to heal. Burn scar contractures have now developed, tightening the skin around her burn. Now she finds it difficult to straighten her arm or carry a load that requires two capable hands. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Saruni receive treatment. On March 2nd, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to treat the damaged skin around her elbow. This will increase the extension of her elbow and will reduce the pain she feels when she tries to use her arm. Her father can’t afford to pay for the treatment and he is asking for help to fund this $639 procedure. Saruni says, “I am happy that I am going to get treatment and my arm will be better.”

Tos is a 63-year-old security guard. He is married with three kids. His oldest son works in Phnom Penh, and he and his wife live with his other two children who are still in high school. In his free time, Tos enjoys gardening and spending time with his family. Two years ago, Tos developed pain in his ankle and shortly thereafter noticed a skin infection appear. Over time, the infection has grown and he now experiences constant pain with pus coming from an open wound on his ankle. For the last several weeks, Tos has been unable to walk due to the severity of his infection. When Tos learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for an hour to seek treatment. Fortunately, doctors at CSC are able to help Tos and created a treatment plan for his infection. On April 27th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to remove the infected tissue on his right ankle. CSC is requesting $324 to fund this procedure and help Tos walk again. Tos shared, "After surgery, I hope the pain will better, and that I can walk and go back to work to support my family."