Meet Rong, a 24-year-old from Cambodia. “Rong has a meningoencephalocele (MEC) that has affected his face and is eyesight,” explain our partners at Children’s Surgical Centre. “He is at high risk for complications stemming from his MEC.” An MEC is a collection of brain tissue that pushes outside the cranium. Rong enjoys listening to Khmer pop songs and watching Khmer movies on TV. Though he lives alone, Rong depends on his parents to support him because it is difficult for him to find work due employers’ concerns about his appearance. Rong has shared that the responses to his appearance make him feel sad and shy. For $390 we can fund MEC surgery and recovery for Rong, which will ensure he no longer has brain tissue pushing out of his cranium. In addition to mitigating the risk of further complications, Rong’s face will no longer be the source of stigma. Let’s help Rong live confidently and healthfully, and to pursue work free from worry about his appearance!

Sokha is a 50-year-old woman from Cambodia. She takes care of her family at home, and in her free time, Sokha loves to read. Five months ago, a car hit Sokha's motorbike and she broke her leg. Since the accident, she has not been able to work or even walk. Sokha sought treatment from a traditional healer, but the bone has not yet healed. Sokha can not afford the $300 treatment she needs to fix her broken leg. With our assistance, she can be pain-free for the first time in five months. Let's support Sokha and help her get healthy again!

When Peterson was three months old, he began showing symptoms of hydrocephalus. He has excess fluid in his brain, which makes his head swollen and places excess pressure on his nerves and the blood vessels in his brain. Peterson now has seizures that keep him from easily moving his hands. This six-month-old little boy hails from the countryside of Haiti. His mother looks after him and his siblings while also attending school. She cannot afford the $1,260 procedure that could save her son's life. With our support, Peterson will receive surgery to drain the excess fluid from his brain. His seizures will occur less frequently, or stop altogether. Doctors expect that his head and face will return to a normal state. Let’s help Peterson live a healthier life!

Meet Ezala, a 10-year-old living in Malawi. Ezala enjoys school, playing soccer with his friends, and helping his parents farm. He says he does his best to help out with household tasks, too. Ezala has an umbilical hernia. His abdominal muscles bulge out through his belly button. This causes Ezala pain and makes it difficult for him to do everyday things. Ezala's parents are farmers and can’t afford an umbilical hernia repair, but with only $275 we can help. Let's help Ezala receive surgery and live with less pain!

Navy is a seven-year old student. He lives in a remote area that is several hours away from the nearest medical facility. He is struggling to keep up in school because he was born with extra fingers that are fused together on each hand. Navy’s case requires the abilities of a specialist hand surgeon, and he has been waiting over two months for reconstruction surgery. A $400 procedure can give Navy hands that look and work like those of his classmates in school. With our support, Navy can make his grandmother proud by staying in school with his peers and getting a great job when he is older!

Korrib is a caring father of two children. He is active and social, and he loves playing volleyball with his friends. Two months ago, Korrib fell from a roof and broke his arm. He sought treatment from a local healer, but the fracture hasn't healed properly. A farmer by profession, Korrib has been unable to work since his injury. He experiences daily pain and is eager to go back to work and support his family. Korrib needs a $300 surgery to restore his mobility and enable him to go back to work. He traveled nine hours by van to seek treatment at CSC. Let's help this dad take care of his family!