Hon is a 65-year-old rice farmer who is married and has two daughters, three sons, and many grandchildren. She and her husband live with their oldest daughter who is a farmer. Her life is full with her children, grandchildren, cattle, and the farm, but when she gets a few free moments, she likes to listen to monks pray on the radio and watch TV Khmer dramas. Ten years ago, Hon developed tearing and difficult vision due to her eyelids. Her eyelids turn inward, causing her eyelashes to scrape the surface of her eyes. It is difficult for her to open her eyelids and see. Hon traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On January 5th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will perform a corrective procedure to repair her eyelids. Now, Hon needs help to raise $225 to fund this procedure. "I hope after surgery my eye can see better and stops tearing. I want to see faces and visit my family and neighbors," Hon shared.

Edmond is a playful eight-year-old boy. He is the second born child in a family of four children. Sadly, his father passed away in 2021 after a short illness. His mother works as a sweeper in a supermarket to provide for the family. The family lives in a two-room home. Recently, Edmond fell while playing at school and injured his left arm. He was brought to a local hospital where he had an x-ray and was told that he had dislocated his elbow. However, he received a second opinion at our medical partner's care center and was diagnosed with a left supracondylar fracture. He needs urgent surgery to treat his injury so he can heal properly. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Edmond receive treatment. On February 8th, he will undergo surgery to repair the fracture. This will ensure that his hand heals well and that he can use it fully in the future. Now, their family needs help raising $852 to fund his procedure and care. Edmond's mother shared, "I dream of getting my family out of poverty. I am trying to look for a better job so that I can care for my children. Unfortunately, my son's arm is now fractured. I am worried about his future if he is not treated."

Lina is an eight-year-old student in the second grade. Her parents are rainy season rice farmers and also sell shoes at their local market in the dry season. Lina has two older brothers, including one who is 12 years old in seventh grade, and another who is 10 years old in fifth grade. In her free time, she enjoys playing with toys with her brothers and watching television. She also likes to sing and dance to Khmer songs. Her favorite foods are fried noodles and fresh milk. In December 2021, Lina burned her hand when a piece of hot sheet metal from a roof fell on her. After the accident, her parents took her to a local health center for wound treatment. Unfortunately, her wound did not heal, and the local hospital suggested that she visit our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), for advanced treatment. Lina has developed burn contractures of her third, fourth, and fifth fingers. She experiences pain and it is difficult for her to hold objects or move those fingers. Surgeons have recommended a contracture release and full-thickness skin graft procedure to cover the open wound. Fortunately, CSC is helping Lina receive the required treatment. On February 10th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help her regain use of her fingers. Now, her family needs help raising $477 to fund her procedure and care. Lina shared, "I hope the doctors can fix my hand and it will look like other children's."

Seperato is a 51-year-old brickmaker from Southwestern Uganda. He is married, and he and his wife have three children. The family lives in a semi-permanent home. Seperato earns a living making bricks, while his wife works as a tailor. For two and half years, Seperato has had a left inguinal hernia. He is not able to lift heavy items easily, and this has affected his work. He was examined at a local hospital, and surgery was recommended to repair the hernia. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Seperato receive treatment. On February 8th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at AMH's care center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Now, he needs help raising $230 to fund his procedure and care. Seperato shared, "the hernia has lowered my capacity to provide for my family. I hope to get surgery and resume my work."

Glorious is a 41-year-old farmer. She's married with three children who are all in school. Glorious shared that her husband is a soldier and has been away from home for a long time. She hasn't been able to save money for the surgery she needs from what she makes farming and still taking care of her family. Six years ago, Glorious began to experience troubling symptoms, including anterior neck swelling, easy fatiguability, shortness of breath, and difficulty in swallowing. She's been diagnosed with a large thyroid mass and needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Glorious receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on February 22nd at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $252, and she and her family need help raising money. Glorious told us, "I will be the happiest person the day I find myself healed! Through your support for my surgery, I will live a better life."