Juana is 70 years old and lives with her family in a humble home made of adobe and tin. Her family owns a small store that sells tortillas and snacks, which is their primary income. Unfortunately, with several small grandchildren and a growing family, this is not enough to pay for even basic food and water sometimes, let alone high-quality medical care or the travel required to get from her rural village to the hospital. Juana has been suffering from type-two diabetes and high blood pressure for many years without being able to take medication. This has caused her to develop cataracts in her eyes, making her nearly blind. This has made it hard for her to do what she loves most, playing with her grandchildren and weaving traditional Maya textiles. If she does not receive treatment, she could become totally blind and require assistance in all her daily activities, severely limiting her independence. $1,500 will cover the costs of the surgery to remove Juana's cataracts, as well as all post-operative care. This treatment will allow Juana to see clearly for the first time in nearly a decade. She will be able to play with her grandchildren, weave, and do daily activities without assistance.

Houn is a 38-year-old rice and crop farmer from Cambodia. He is married with two sons and one daughter. Houn enjoys listening to classical music and watching Thai dramas on TV. Houn traveled two hours with his wife to reach our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), for treatment. Houn developed a pterygium in each eye 2 years ago. This causes him burning, irritation, and redness. He can't see clearly and is uncomfortable. Houn's doctors told him that he needed to have the pterygium removed from each eye, which will relieve his pain and irritation and improve his vision. In total, the procedure, supplies, drugs, and inpatient care will cost $148. Houn's family needs financial assistance to complete payment. Houn will have his vision cleared after full recovery from his surgery, and will be able to work again.

Say hello to Sinet! Sinet is a 36-year-old father-of-two from Cambodia who works as a rice farmer. Sinet has had pterygiums, a non-cancerous growth in the tissue of the eye, for the past 10 years. Pterygiums causes blurred vision, burning and irritation. “This makes it hard for Sinet to work as a rice farmer and support his family,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. “Sinet worries that we will become blind.” $150 covers the cost of surgery for Sinet and allow his to regain his vision. After treatment, he is excited to read the newspaper once again. Watsi donors, let’s help Sinet out!