Yeng is a 61-year-old rice farmer from Kampong Cham province. She is married and has three daughters, one son and six grandchildren. She lives with her husband who is a rice farmer and with her youngest daughter who is a student. She likes to watch funny movies on the TV. About one year ago, Yeng developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Yeng learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On May 11th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Yeng and her family are able to contribute towards the cost of her treatment, but need help raising $228 to fund the surgery. Yeng said, "I hope that after surgery my eye can see clearly, so I can go back to growing rice, and visit places without worry."

Oltumo is a nine-year-old boy from Tanzania and the third of five children. He is currently in first grade, and his parents are livestock keepers who depend entirely on their animals to support the family’s daily needs. Oltumo was born with clubfoot affecting his left foot. Since birth, the condition has made it difficult for him to walk comfortably, play with other children, and keep up with his classmates at school. As he grows, the condition continues to limit his mobility and independence. To correct the condition, Oltumo will undergo a series of corrective casts followed by an Achilles tendon lengthening procedure and the use of a night brace to maintain the correction. Clubfoot is a congenital condition in which the foot is twisted inward because the tendons and other soft tissues are tighter and shorter than normal. Without treatment, it can make walking painful and wearing shoes difficult. Fortunately, Oltumo's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, where his treatment will begin on June 25th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,119 to fund Oltumo's clubfoot repair. After treatment, Oltumo has a strong chance of walking confidently and gaining greater independence. Oltumo's father shared, "With the right treatment, Oltumo can take confident steps toward a brighter and more independent future where he can walk without complaining of pain."

Daphine is a sociable 45-year-old woman from Uganda. Born into a large family of 13 children, she went to school until Primary 5, but had to drop out due to her family's financial constraints. Daphine later got married at 17, and together with her husband, they have 5 children. To sustain their household, she and her husband engage in farming, mainly growing food crops for home consumption and selling the surplus to earn income. For about two years now, Daphine has been experiencing uncomfortable gynecological symptoms. Her symptoms subsided after seeking treatment, but about nine months ago, the symptoms recurred, this time more severely. She again sought care at our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital Nyakibale, where she was treated by a gynecologist, and her condition temporarily improved. Unfortunately, the symptoms have since returned, prompting further investigations. Daphine has been diagnosed with a premalignant cervical lesion. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Daphine's surgery. On March 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Karoli Lwanga Nyakibale Hospital. Once recovered, Daphine will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Daphine says, “There has never been a day that passes without bleeding. I am very worried for my health, but have no way of affording the funds needed for my surgery. I kindly request your support.”

Saulos is a 73-year-old elderly man from Malawi. Years back, he stepped away from active farming when his hands grew too weak to manage the work. Life has slowed since then. He and his wife now depend on their children, who farm on their behalf to make sure food reaches the household. Saulos still finds small ways to stay useful. Each morning, he rises early to care for a few chickens kept in their compound, raised for eggs and manure. It is modest work, but it gives structure to his days. One morning in December 2025, that routine was suddenly broken. As Saulos stepped onto the veranda at the back of his home to attend to the chickens, he slipped and fell. The pain was immediate and severe. He knew something was wrong with his left leg and could not stand. His wife called out for their son, who lives with them in the same compound, and together they rushed him to our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Mission Hospital, just a 15-minute drive away. X-rays confirmed a kneecap fracture. Saulos was admitted for a few days and then discharged with instructions to return in January 2026, for further assessment. When he returned, doctors explained that surgery, open reduction and internal fixation, was necessary for proper healing. The news brought worry to the family, who were unsure how they would manage the cost. One of Saulos’s children managed to send $57.14 to contribute toward the bill, but it was not enough to cover the full treatment. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On January 13th, Saulos will undergo a fracture repair procedure at Nkhoma hospital. This procedure will help him walk easily again, return home able to move again and be free from constant pain. Our medical partner is requesting $636 to cover the cost of treatment. Saulos said “My wife and children have done everything for me since the fall. I hope the surgery will allow me to walk and not depend on them for every small thing.”

Denis is a 47-year-old father of three children from Uganda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, but has yet to secure a job in this field. He currently works as a photographer to support his family. His wife is a small-scale farmer. Denis developed a small, painless swelling on his occipital scalp that later started increasing in size. He did not notice it at first because it was painless until he went to cut his hair, and the barber notified him of the prominent swelling. It did not disturb him at that time, but it soon became painful. He is very worried about what could happen if it is not treated. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Denis traveled to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital, to receive treatment. On December 2nd, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Denis needs help to raise $145 to fund this procedure. Denis says, “I have a feeling that the swelling could increase in size in the future and could get worse. After surgery, I will no longer have to worry about further expansion of the mass.”

Virigiria is a 65-year-old farmer from Uganda. Born into a family of six children, she did not advance past primary school and was pressured into marriage at 18 years. Unfortunately, her husband passed away a few years after, and she raised their two children, who now have their own families. Presently, she lives with two of her granddaughters and grows food crops for home consumption, occasionally selling the surplus to generate income. For two years, Virigiria has been experiencing lower abdominal pain, backache, and other uncomfortable gynecological symptoms. She initially visited a local health center where she was examined and advised to see a gynecologist. She traveled to our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital for examination, and was diagnosed with degenerative uterine myomas, which are non-cancerous tumors that grow on or in the muscular walls of the uterus. The doctors have recommended a total abdominal hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Unfortunately, she is unable to raise the funds needed for her surgery and is therefore seeking support. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Virigiria receive treatment. On December 4th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Karoli Lwanga Hospital. Once recovered, Virigiria will be able to resume her daily activities free of her painful symptoms. Now, Virigiria needs help to fund this $219 procedure. She says, “Sometimes the pain lasts for more than two days and is unresponsive to painkillers. I kindly seek your support so I can undergo surgery, as I am not able to raise the required funds on my own.”

Htet is a 17-month-old baby boy from Burma. He lives with his mother and father in Karen State where his father is a taxi driver while his mother is a home maker. His parent's combined income is often not enough to cover their daily expenses, so sometimes they borrow money from their relatives. Htet underwent a colostomy, a procedure that creates an opening in the colon that lets stools pass from the body without going through the regular way. This surgery is often performed to bypass bowel malformations, but is usually temporary and may need a reversal. In Htet's case, his colostomy requires reversal in order to restore bowel function and prevent future complications. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of a reverse colostomy for Htet. The surgery is scheduled to take place on September 9th and once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Htet’s mother said, “Your help means a lot to our family. We have been struggling to afford food, and it is hard to save any money. Fewer people are coming to Myawaddy now, so my husband has fewer taxi customers, which means we earn less income. If there are words that mean more than thank you, I would tell them many times.”

Prudence is 32 years old and a mother of two children from Uganda. Her husband is a boda-boda motorcycle taxi rider, while Prudence manages their home and cares for their children. Prudence is currently expecting her third child and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Prudence undergo a C-Section on November 4th. This procedure will cost $214, and Prudence needs your support. Prudence says, "I kindly request to be helped so that I may get the surgery that has been recommended so that me and my baby can be safe."

Taufiq is a 23-month-old baby from Uganda. He is the first child of his parents, though his parents are currently separated. Taufiq and his mother live with his elderly grandmother, where his mother engages in small-scale farming and craftwork to earn income for her child’s needs. For about two months now, Taufiq has been experiencing vomiting and a swelling in his groin region, that appears and disappears. Upon review, Taufiq was diagnosed with an inguinoscrotal hernia, a condition where abdominal contents protrude through a weak spot in the abdominal wall and extend into the groin and scrotum. He needs surgical treatment, but unfortunately his family is unable to afford the surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Taufiq receive treatment. On October 30th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Uganda Martyr's Ibanda Hospital. Now, Taufiq's family needs help to fund this $201 procedure. Taufiq’s mother says, “I thank God for enabling me to bring my child to Ibanda Hospital to seek treatment. I hope to get support for my child towards his operation. I will keep practicing farming after his recovery, so that I can continue taking care of my child.’’

Som is a 78-year-old retired rice farmer from Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. Her husband passed away last year due to hypertension, and she lives with her oldest daughter, who is a grocery seller. She also has three sons, who are all rice farmers, as well as 20 lovely grandchildren. In her free time, Som enjoys listening to Buddhist radio and chatting with her neighbors. About one year ago, Som developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her to experience itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Som has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go places on her own. When Som learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On April 7th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Som contributed $100 to her care and needs help raising $153 more to fund the surgery. Som shared: "I hope I can have this operation so I can recognize people, go out on my own, and help my daughter take care of her children while she is busy with her business."

Mulu is a 70-year-old elderly widow from Ethiopia, having spent her life as a devoted house maker before her husband's passing. from Ethiopia. Presently, she relies on her late husband's pension payments for support. Mulu shared that the pain has been with her for far too long. It began when her right eye started experiencing itchiness and a sense of numbness. She the noticed cloudiness in the eye, before she started losing vision. Upon examination at the hospital, Mulu was diagnosed with a cataract, which is a clouding of the lens of the eye, blurring vision. Due to loss of vision in her right eye, daily household tasks such as cooking over a wood fire have become challenging. She also now fears venturing out at night, her unsteady gait and compromised sight making her feel vulnerable and insecure. Fortunately, Mulu is scheduled to undergo cataract surgery at our medical partner's care center, Saglan Wajee General Hospital. Surgeons will replace the blurred lens, so she can be able to see clearly. Now, Mulu needs help to fund this $150 procedure. Mulu says: "May I soon be blessed with the ability to see again and walk with renewed freedom."

Jordan is a four-year-old boy from Uganda. Jordan is the only child of his parents. His parents separated when he was only a year old. His father is a teacher and his mother is a farmer. Jordan is in 1st grade and dreams of being a doctor in the future. Since April this year, Jordan has had a hydrocele, which is a swelling in his genitalia. He often complains of pain and discomfort. Due to limited finances, his mother has never sought treatment for him, but when the symptoms persisted, he was brought to our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital. The surgeon reassured them that with a hydrocelectomy, surgery to repair or remove a hydrocele, he would be able to attain a complete recovery. Fortunately, on December 10th, Jordan will undergo hydrocele repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $146 to fund Jordan's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Jordan's mother says, “My son is my only joy. He is the only reason I am living for and working so hard to see him progress and prosper in life. Seeing him in such a poor health state breaks my heart, yet being unable to do anything because I am incapable makes it bleed, for his health. I kindly request your support for the success of his surgery.”