Monic is a 34-year-old woman from Uganda. She has been a Catholic nun of the Sacred Heart of Jesus congregation for eight years. She is part of a family of seven, with two brothers and four sisters. Monic loves volunteering in her free time. She takes care of the sick and disabled in her community. Monic lives in the convent with other nuns, there she also farms and studies accounting and finance. Monic has been experiencing right pelvic pain and uncomfortable urinary symptoms for three years. She's tried multiple kinds of treatment, and nothing has alleviated her symptoms. Upon seeing the doctor at Karoli Lwanga Hospital she was examined, and imaging revealed a dermoid cyst, a benign cyst that can cause severe pain. She was advised to undergo a cyst removal surgery with the hope of a complete recovery. Our partner, African Mission Healthcare is requesting $220 to fund Monic's surgery. Monic says, “I hope to get well and continue with my activities in good health once am given a chance to get operate under your support."

Chunheang is a 66-year-old grandmother from Cambodia. She is widowed and lives in Kampong Cham province with one of her daughters, her son-in-law, and two grandchildren. Chunheang's other three children live nearby with their families and help support each other through income from rice farming and clothing factories. At home, Chunheang enjoys cooking and listening to Buddhist Radio. In February 2024, she was in a motorbike accident and fractured her left shoulder. Following the accident, her daughter took her to Vietnam for surgery and treatment. The surgeons there fixed a metal plate in her shoulder to heal the fracture. Now the fracture has healed, but the hardware is uncomfortable and she is in chronic pain. The family spent all of their savings on the initial treatment and have been delaying visiting a health center for the pain caused by the metalwork. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On April 28th, Chunheang will undergo a hardware removal procedure that will help relieve her discomfort and improve mobility. Chunheang and her family are able to contribute $100 but need your help to raise $204 more to fund the procedure. Chunheang shared, "I hope I can use my arm again so I can easily cook and take care of my family."

Joseanne is an eight-month-old infant that lives with her parents and four older siblings in Bolivia. Joseanne's father is a day-laborer and her mother is a homemaker. As a young baby, Joseanne struggled to breathe and gain weight. When she was taken to hospital, doctors soon diagnosed her with multiple heart defects; a hole between the two upper chambers, a hole between the two lower chambers, and a hole between two major blood vessels. In addition, Joseanne was diagnosed with Down syndrome, a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome, causing developmental and intellectual delays. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is helping Joseanne receive treatment. On March 20th, she will undergo a congenital cardiac surgery so that blood can flow normally through her heart and body. Now, Joseanne's family needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Joseanne's mother says: "Our family has been very worried about our daughter's health, and we are hopeful that after this surgery she can finally gain strength!"