Rithy Skay is a happy first-grader from Cambodia. He lives in Phnom Penh with his parents and 3-year-old sister. His father is in the army, and his mom stays at home to look after Rithy Skay and his sister, as well as her aging parents. At school, Rithy Skay likes music class and learning to write the Khmer alphabet. He would like to be in the military when he grows up, like his dad. For the last two years, Rithy Skay has been experiencing a sore throat, snoring, and difficulty swallowing. Being frequently ill causes him to miss school, and he has lost weight in the last six months due to skipping meals because of the pain he experiences swallowing. Rithy Skay was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Fortunately, on May 8th, Rithy Skay will undergo a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, in which surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids. The surgery will relieve Rithy Skay's symptoms and help him live much more comfortably. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), requests $265 to fund this procedure. When asked about their hopes for his future, Rithy Skay's parents shared their hopes that he can be healthy and no longer have to miss school.

Wilson is a 16-year-old high school student from Uganda. He is the youngest in his family, with three older sisters who are also in school. Wilson's favorite subject is mathematics, and he plans on becoming an engineer in the future. For the last two years, Wilson has experienced a hydrocele, which is a condition that causes swelling in a sensitive area. He is in pain and discomfort, which makes it challenging for him to do daily activities. Wilson's family visited our medical partner's care center for assistance. On May 26th, Wilson will undergo hydrocele repair surgery that will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $146 to fund this procedure. Wilson's mother said, "I hope my son will get well and be pain-free once operated on."

Kemigisha is a 10-year-old girl from Uganda. She is a fifth grader in school and likes playing with her friends during her free time. Her parents have separated, and she is currently being taken care of by her mother who works as a small-scale farmer. Kemigisha and her mom live with her grandparents in a 2-room rental house without support from her father. One month ago, Kemigisha started complaining of minor pains and discomfort around her umbilical area. She could no longer do her domestic chores, such as washing utensils and fetching water, and could not play with her friends like she used to. Kemigisha also reported feeling uncomfortable while eating. Her mother brought her to Watsi's Medical Partner Care Center Rushoroza Hospital where she received treatment. However, her pains returned after a while and they went back to the hospital for further assessment. Kemigisha was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, a condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the umbilical area. If not treated, the area could get obstructed and become gangrenous or perforated, which may lead to death. Her family cannot afford the surgery charges for her treatment and request help. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $170 to fund Kemigisha's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and return to her daily life activities as a young girl. Kemigisha’s mother shared, “I pray for a successful surgery. I hope my daughter will comfortably return to school.”

Nan is a 70-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. Nan has two sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. He lives with his wife who is also a farmer and all of their children are now married. Nan shared that he likes to listen the news on the radio. One year ago, Nan developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Nan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four hours with his daughter seeking treatment. On December 15th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Nan said, "As I get older, I want my eyes to see well so I can look after my grandchildren and support them having a good future."

Akoragye is a baby from Uganda. Her mother is a secretary, while her father irons clothes for people. For one year, Akoragye has had umbilical hernia. This hernia causes her weakness and pain. Fortunately, on August 21, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Akoragye's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. Akoragye’s mother says, “I look forward to being happy after my child has received treatment and surgery.”

Nareth is a teenager from Cambodia. He has two brothers and two sisters. He likes studying Khmer language and physiology. He wants to be a cook when he grows up. Two years ago, Nareth cut his hand on a piece of glass on accident. His hand is still numb, and he has no feeling in any of his fingers. He needs to undergo a nerve exploration and nerve graft procedure to regain function of his hand. Fortunately, surgery is scheduled for August 7 at our medical partner's care center. Now, his family needs help raising $497 to fund the procedure.