Nyew is a 47-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and her two sons in Noh Poe village, Myawaddy Township, Karen State. Nyew looks after her house and children at home, and her husband works as a farmer. In her free times, she loves to go out with friends to collect vegetables in the forest. Nyew has pain and tightness in her upper abdomen. When she is in pain, Nyew is not able to sleep or eat well. Nyew has been advised to undergo a biliary obstruction repair, a procedure to repair the blockage of the bile ducts, which carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder. If left untreated, Nyew's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Nyew is scheduled to undergo her biliary obstruction repair on July 31. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Nyew's procedure and care. Nyew says, “Now, I am very happy to hear that I am going to have surgery and I will no longer be in pain after surgery. I plan to return home, take care of my house, and meet with my friends to collect vegetables in the forest after I recover."

Nak is a 41-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia who is married with one son. He likes to watch Khmer dramas on TV and listen to the news on the radio. Nak heard about Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) from a person in his village who had surgery here before. He traveled for four hours with his son to reach CSC for treatment. Nak developed a cataract in each eye about three months ago, causing him blurred vision that is slowly worsening. It is difficult for him to see things clearly, do any work, and go anywhere on his own. For $292, Nak will undergo cataract surgery on both eyes. After surgery, Nak will be able to see clearly again. Nak says, "I hope that I can see everything more clear than now so that I can continue my work as a farmer again, do any work easily, and go anywhere outside." Nak's son says, "I hope my father can see everything more clear than now so that I don't have to worry about his vision loss anymore."

Musiime is a 43-year-old man from Uganda. He is single and has no children. He went to school up to Senior Three and he works as a cattle keeper. He likes animals and he is most happy when he sees them grazing and healthy. After surgery, he hopes to start farming and continue looking after cattle. Musiime has lived with a swelling in his right inguinal region for eight years. The pain is on and off but it increases when he walks. He is unable to lift heavy items or do any straining. Musiime visited a hospital seeking help and was diagnosed with a hernia. He was told to wait for surgery, but a long time has passed and no date has ever been fixed. He is worried that he might lose his life due to his hernia. If not treated, Musiime has a greater risk of intestinal obstruction, incarceration, and strangulation. “I have lived with hernia for a long time," shares Musiime. "I have pain but I don’t have money for treatment.” For $249, Musiime will undergo hernia repair surgery at Holy Family Virika Hospital in Uganda.