Saron is a 53-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She is the youngest of eight siblings, and enjoys watching Khmer dramas on television in her free time. Saron has strabismus in both eyes. Strabismus is a misalignment of the eye caused by injury or dysfunction in the associated nerves and muscles. She is unable to see clearly and she cannot work. Saron traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On November 20th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will perform a corrective procedure to align her eyes. Now, Saron needs help to raise $292 to fund this procedure. Saron said, "I hope that after my surgery, I will be able to see clearly and I can return to working on the rice farm."

Moeun is a 66-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two children, four grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her spare time. Five months ago, Moeun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her cloudy vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Moeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On October 08, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. Moeun said, "I hope that I will be able to see clearly so I can help take care of my grandchildren and can help with the housework."

Sopheara is a young man from Cambodia. In his free time, Sopheara likes to watch television, listen to music, and help with the housework. Five years ago, Sopheara was in a severe motorcycle accident, resulting in the amputation of his lower right leg. Now, he currently experiences discomfort as the bone grows outwards and stretches all available skin. Sopheara will undergo a stump capping procedure which will result in the trimming of the bone to produce a more comfortable rounded end. After surgery, Sopheara will no longer have discomfort and he will be able to be fitted for a prosthetic leg. Surgery is scheduled for July 15 and will cost $327.

Mao is a grandmother of thirty from Cambodia. She has seven sons, three daughters, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her free time. One year ago, Mao developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Mao learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On August 5, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. She says, "I hope that I will be able to return to the pagoda and attend the ceremony, and be able to recognize my relatives' faces."

Navy is a 71 year old grandmother from Cambodia. She has one daughter, two grandchildren, and enjoys reading books in her free time. One year ago, Navy developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurring vision and irritation. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Navy learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 10, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. She says, "I hope that I will be able to see clearly and can go anywhere I want, such as to the pagoda, by myself."

Tushemerirwe is a farmer from Uganda. She is married and a mother of three children. For two yearrs, Tushemerirwe has been experiencing chronic pelvic pain and lower abdominal pain. She has been diagnosed with chronic pelvic pain syndrome. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $268 to fund Tushemerirwe's surgery. On May 23, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Tushemerirwe will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. She says, "After surgery I will be free from pain."

Bun Thoeng is a 43-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. In his free time, he likes to play with his daughter and play soccer. When he was ten years old, Bun Thoeng had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his left ear to perforate. For this reason, Bun Thoeng experiences hearing loss, tinnitus, drainage, and itchiness. He experiences difficulty communicating with others, and suffers from chronic ear infections. Bun Thoeng traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On April 25, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. He says, "I hope that after my surgery, my hearing will improve and my ear will no longer be infected."

Keus is a 72-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. In his free time, he likes to visit with his friends and other relatives. Three months ago, Keus developed a cataract in each eye, causing him blurred vision and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Keus learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On March 11, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $398 procedure. He says, "I hope that after my surgery, I am able to participate in ceremonies at the pagoda, and also continue to visit with my family and friends."

Kule is a farmer from Kenya. He is married and a father of six children. Since 2017, Kule has had an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him pain and if not treated, the hernia may result in intestinal tissue damage or death. Fortunately, on March 27, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Kule's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. He says, "After surgery I will resume with my work."

Ma Kyin is a 35-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and two daughters in May Pala village, Kyain Seikgyi township, Karen State. She and her husband provide for the family by farming rice fields near their home. For about three years, Ma Kyin has been experiencing discomfort and pain in her abdomen. She has been diagnosed with a uterine mass. She has been advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, Ma Kyin's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. Fortunately, Ma Kyin is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy on January 29. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, she will be no longer be in pain and she will be able to help her husband with farming again. Ma Kyin said, “I was nervous about surgery at first, but I know that I must get the surgery for my children so I can continue working to provide for my daughters. I want them to attend school and complete their education."

Neema is a farmer from Uganda. He is the youngest of four children. For three years, Neema has had an inguinal scrotal hernia. If not treated, the hernia may result in intestinal tissue damage and death Fortunately, on December 19, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Neema's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. He says, “After surgery I will resume working in my fields.”