Princess is a baby from Kenya. She is the youngest in a family of seven children. The family lives in a two-roomed rental house in Western Kenya. Princess has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Princess has been experiencing an increasing head circumference and irritability. Without treatment, Princess will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $685 to cover the cost of surgery for Princess that will treat her hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on May 30 and will drain the excess fluid from Princess's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Princess will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl.

Koeun is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two sons. She likes to spend time with her family. In infancy, Koeun had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in both ears to perforate. For this reason, Koeun experiences ear discharge, tinnitus, and hearing loss. She cannot hear clearly, and the ear discharge causes discomfort. Koeun traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On June 6, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in both ears. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. "I worry that my wife's hearing keeps getting worse. I hope the surgery will fix this issue," says her husband.