Twongirwe is a 37-year-old single mother to four. She says she separated with her husband who was an alcoholic and not healthy for their family. Twongirwe decided to go back to her parental home with her children. There she earns a living from small-scale farming where she grows food crops to feed her family and children and often sells off the surplus to generate an income. She sometimes works on other peoples farms in case she needs money and to help fund school fees for her children. Twongirwe arrived at the hospital with pain around her inguinal region associated with generalized body weakness and moderate bleeding for three years now. She also has severe backaches. This has affected her work performance since she no longer attends to her farm as her pain worsens when she is cultivating yet farming is her only source of income. Twongirwe went to a local health centre for treatment where she was examined by the doctor who told her that she may have a cyst and referred her to Watsi Medical Partner's Care Center Nyakibale Hospital for further care. There Twongirwe was examined by the doctor who recommended she receive an obstetric scan, which confirmed her cyst diagnosis. The medical team feels she will benefit from a cystectomy treatment for the good and betterment of her health. Twongirwe said: “I expect to get healed from my condition, have a normal health, a new life, and continue hustling to see that my children may grow well and have a brighter future.”

Kenganzi is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a single mother with four children. Kenganzi has been diagnosed with prolapsed septic cervical fibroids. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $208 to fund Kenganzi's surgery. On April 4, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Kenganzi will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Kenganzi says, “I will be grateful when my condition is treated and I continue with cultivation to survive.”

Soeun is a 69-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has six grandchildren and in his spare time, he likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. Five months ago, Soeun developed a cataract in each eye, causing him blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Soeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On March 5, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $398 procedure. He says, "I hope that after my surgery, I am able to see better and go back to my work on the rice farm."

Michael is a day laborer from Kenya. He is the only child to his single mother. He works as a mechanic. On January 20, Michael was involved in a motorbike accident. He sustained a closed fracture of his left clavicle bone and bruises on his face. He is in pain and is not able to use his left hand easily. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On January 28, Michael will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $998 to fund this procedure. “I am still young and was hoping to have my own family soon. I kindly seek for help so that I can get back to my work and plan to have my own family,” says Michael.

Kheng is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has four sons and three daughters. She likes to spend time at home and cook in her free time. Four years ago, she was in a motor vehicle accident and developed hip pain on her right side. She cannot walk and was diagnosed with avascular necrosis, which is death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply. Fortunately, Kheng learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. At CSC, surgeons can perform a total hip replacement to relieve Kheng of her pain and allow her to walk easily. Treatment is scheduled for November 9, and Kheng needs help raising $1,025 to pay for this procedure. She says, "After surgery, I hope I can walk and return to work to support my family."

Rickson is a four-year-old boy from Kenya. His mother is a stay-at-home mom, and his father is a teacher. Since birth, he has had difficulty perceiving sound. This has caused him to miss developmental milestones. Rickson has been diagnosed with hearing loss and requires hearing aids. If not treated, he will continue to have delayed speech development, and his social and academic performance will be impacted. Fortunately, Rickson is scheduled to receive his hearing aids on November 15. Our medical partner is requesting $929 to fund the devices. Rickson’s mother says, “I wish to see my son develop his speech and be able to attend a normal school."

Praygod is a child from Tanzania. He is the only child to his single mother. For one year, Praygod has been experiencing difficulty breathing and swallowing. This has affected his sleep and his eating. He was recently diagnosed with enlarged adenoids, which are the soft tissue behind the nasal cavity. Without treatment, this condition will cause Praygod's symptoms to persist and possibly even intensify. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $609 to fund an adenoidectomy for Praygod, which is scheduled to take place on October 3. Surgeons will remove his adenoids, hopefully relieving Praygod of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Praygod’s grandfather says, “My grandson has been having this problem for a long time but we haven’t been able to help him due to the high cost of the surgery. Please help us if it’s possible."

Phorn is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has three sisters. She enjoys tending to her farm and spending time with her family. One year ago, Phorn developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her irritation, itchiness, tearing, and a clouded lens. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Phorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On August 6, doctors will perform phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. She says, "I hope my vision is clear so I can continue my work at the farm."

Abraham is a 13-year-old boy and the third child in a family of seven children. He is in fifth grade, and he loves science and mathematics. He wants to become a pilot when he grows up. Abraham was born with malformations of his right foot and leg. He cannot walk comfortably. His father heard about our medical partner's care center and decided to bring his son there. Now, Abraham is scheduled to undergo an amputation, after which he will be fitted with a prosthesis to help him walk. Treatment is scheduled for July 12 and will cost $1,035. His parents are subsistence farmers and need help raising this money. Abraham says, “I believe this treatment will help me by making my movements easy, I will be able to go to school and the doctor is telling me that the prosthesis will enable me to walk normal. Please help me get this treatment.”

Phan is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one son and six grandchildren. She lives with her niece and enjoys listening to radio programs. Four months ago, Phan developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and irritation. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Phan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 5, doctors will perform an extra-capsular cataract extraction and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure. She says, "I look forward to visiting the local pagoda and spending time with loved ones after my surgery."