Sim is a 72-year-old grandfather from Cambodia. He loves his three children and twelve grandchildren. He likes to read books on Buddhism, listen to monks pray on the radio, and join ceremonies at the pagoda. About a year ago, Sim developed cataracts in both eyes. This causes him to experience blurred vision and photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light). It is difficult for him to see things clearly, do work around the house, or go places on his own. He is worried about going blind. Sim traveled three hours with his daughter to reach our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), and their care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. He is scheduled to receive cataract surgery on February 13. Our medical partner is requesting $292 to cover the cost of surgery. After treatment, Sim will be able to see clearly again.

Urmila is a seven-year-old student from Nepal. She lives with her parents and siblings. Her father works in India to support their family, and her mother is a fieldworker. Urmila was playing hide-and-seek with friends when she fell, fracturing her right elbow joint. Her accident has caused her a lot of pain and discomfort. Her hand is swollen, and it is difficult for her to move her arm. On April 2, Urmila will undergo surgery at Bayalpata Hospital, our medical partner's care center, to treat her fracture. Our medical partner, Possible, is asking for $541 to cover the cost of her hospital, lab, and medicine fees. Urmila is looking forward to her recovery!

Silvia is a 22-month-old girl from Guatemala. Her family is worried because she frequently falls ill. She has been diagnosed with acute malnutrition. She has little energy to grow, and her immune system is weak and vulnerable to illness. She is also at risk of chronic disease and delayed development. Fortunately, Silvia began malnutrition treatment on November 28, 2016. Silvia is a happy child who loves to play with her toy doll. She lives with her parents and siblings in rural Guatemala. Her father works as a day laborer in the fields, and her mother washes clothes for other families. While Silvia’s parents want the best for their daughter, their limited resources are already stretched thin. The whole family often eats only tortillas for several days. They cannot afford this $512 treatment. While malnutrition can have devastating effects, it is also very treatable. Growth monitoring, micronutrients, and food supplementation will help Silvia recover. She will gain weight and grow taller to catch up with other children her age, and her immune system will grow stronger. Community health workers will teach her mother about creating a nutrient-rich diet from limited resources. Treatment will give Silvia a chance to grow healthy and strong. "I looked for your help," says Silvia's mother, "because I want my daughter to grow up healthy and be able to study and graduate as a nurse."