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Catherine is a 62-year-old farmer from Malawi, and a mother of two. She lives alone in a village in rural Lilongwe, with her two children having grown up and now living independently. Life has not been easy this year. With little money to buy fertilizer, her harvest was poor. The crops she managed to grow are only enough to feed her, with nothing left to sell for income. Still, she continued working because she has no one else to depend on for her daily needs. Since January this year, Catherine has been experiencing severe abdominal pain which has made it difficult for her to work, rest, or move comfortably. At first, she thought he condition was gastritis. Even when she sought medical help, she was only given paracetamol to ease the pain, but the relief never lasted. Eventually, she was diagnosed with an epigastric hernia, which is a bulge that occurs in the upper abdomen, caused by tissue pushing through weak abdominal muscle. Presently, the pain has slowed her down, taking away the strength she needs to take care of herself. Full of hope, she went to our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital, where surgery has been recommended to treat her condition. While hearing this gave her hope, the cost of the procedure was far beyond what she could afford. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Catherine receive treatment. On May 13th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at Nkhoma Hospital. For Catherine, this surgery means more than relief from pain. It means being able to continue caring for herself, tending to her land, and living with independence. Catherine is able to contribute towards the cost of her treatment, but needs help raising $421 to fund the procedure. Catherine says, “If I become too sick to work, there is no one else to help with my daily activities. I have to remain strong so I can continue living and taking care of myself. I am hoping for help because this surgery will give me a chance to live without this pain.”

48%funded

$203raised

$218to go

Mongkul is a cheerful 5-year-old kindergarten student from Cambodia. He lives in Phnom Penh with his parents and three siblings, who are all still young students. His father works in a factory, and his mother runs a small grocery business to support the family. He is the third child in the family. He enjoys learning English at school, loves playing with toy cars and balls, and dreams of becoming a police officer when he grows up. For the past three years, Mongkul has been experiencing difficulty breathing at night, loud snoring, sleep apnea, difficulty swallowing, and frequent throat infections. His condition disturbs his sleep and causes discomfort at night. The frequent throat infections and swallowing difficulties also affect his comfort and overall health. Mongkul was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Mongkul, which is scheduled to take place on May 22nd. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Mongkul of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. Mongkul's father said, “We are very thankful for this chance to help our son heal. We hope this surgery will help him breathe easily, sleep peacefully, and grow up healthy and happy like other children.”

17%funded

$60raised

$285to go

Sok Ny is a three-year-old boy who lives with his grandmother in Kampot Province, Cambodia. His parents work in the city; his father is a construction worker and his mother is a chef in a restaurant. He is the youngest of two siblings, and his older sister is 6 years old. In his free time, he enjoys playing toy cars with his sister. His favorite food is fried pork. In April 2025, Sok Ny was home when he sustained a burn injury affecting the right foot. This resulted in burn contracture of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th toes of the right foot. The burn contracture has caused tightening of the skin and deformity of the toes, making it difficult for him to wear shoes and walk comfortably. It affects his daily activities, and the family is concerned about his physical appearance and emotional well-being as he grows older. When Sok Ny's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On May 19th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve foot function, allow normal shoe wear, and help him walk more comfortably and confidently. Now, Sok Ny's family needs help to fund this $652 procedure. His grandmother said, “After the surgery, I hope he will be able to walk comfortably, wear shoes normally, and grow up with confidence and happiness.”

30%funded

$200raised

$452to go