Rashid is a casual laborer from Kenya. He is the first born in a family of three. Rashid comes from a very poor family from Western Kenya, and came to Central Kenya (Limuru) to try and find a living. He has never been to school and so he searches for any casual work available especially in construction sites. About three months ago, when he was up a building he slipped and fell from the third floor of a building they were constructing and sustained fracture of the left humerus and a sprain on the back bone. He is unable to work or use his left hand. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On September 4th, Rashid will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help his hand heal well and he will be able to work again Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $998 to fund this procedure.

Tak Van is a first grader from Cambodia. She has one younger brother, and she enjoys playing with her toys and watching television. Five years ago, Tak Van had an accident and fell off her bed, hitting her right cheek bone on the floor. She developed swelling under her right eye, and a small soft mass has now developed. When Tak Van learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. Surgeons at CSC will perform an excision procedure to remove the mass and relieve the swelling below Tak Van's right eyelid, making her feel comfortable again. Now, she needs help to fund this $220 procedure. "I hope that my daughter's surgery is successful so that she will not have to undergo anymore surgery, and she will feel better," shared Tak Van's mother.

Tibenderana is a builder from Uganda who is married and also a father to nine children. His wife is a small scale farmer and he does small scale farming and at times works a causal labor in other people’s farms to earn a living. Tibenderana presented with a painful right shoulder swelling for the last four years. It causes him discomfort and pain. Tibenderana traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 22nd, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Tibenderana needs help to raise $187 to fund this procedure. Tibenderana says, “Thanks for having considered me for support under SAFE program. I hope to get well and continue with hustling for my children’s school fees after surgery.”

Lay is a 63-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two sons and two grandsons, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and taking care of her grandchildren in her free time. Three weeks ago, Lay developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Lay learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On July 9, doctors will perform an extra-capsular cataract extraction 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 so I can help to look after my grandchildren and return to my everyday activities without any difficulty."

Nalongo is a farmer from Uganda. She is 68 years old and married with seven children. Nalongo has a right inguinal hernia. This has affected her quality of life and her ability to work. Fortunately, on April 18, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Nalongo's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. Nalongo says, “I hope to get better life style after surgery and I continue with cultivation.”

Srey Leak is a second grader from Cambodia. She loves playing with her friends and her siblings. Srey Leak has clubfoot of her left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Srey Leak traveled six hours to visit our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). There, surgeons will perform a tendon lengthening procedure on November 14. CSC is requesting $353 to fund Srey Leak's clubfoot repair. After treatment, She will be able to walk easily. Her mother says, "I hope my daughter can walk better than now."

30-year-old Vorn is a husband and father who works as a farmer in Cambodia. He enjoys watching Khmer boxing on television and listening to traditional Khmer songs. “Vorn fractured his ankle four months ago when he was hit by a car,” our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Center (CSC), tells us. “It has been difficult for Vorn to walk since the accident.” Because of his injury, Vorn has been unable to work to support his wife and two sons. Treatment for Vorn is a surgical procedure known as open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) to reposition and set the broken bones in his ankle so that they can heal properly. $405 will fund the surgery, a two-week hospital stay, five days of post-operative care (including physiotherapy), and six follow-up appointments during the first year after surgery. After surgery, “Vorn will be able to go back to work without pain,” says CSC. “He will regain the ability to walk and support his family.” Vorn looks forward to walking properly again and returning to work on the farm. Let’s help make that happen!

Dila Devi is a beautiful 25-year-old woman who is living in severe pain because of kidney stones. Because Dila Devi’s husband works in India, she has to take care of her children on her own, with help from her brother-in-law. But the pain from her condition is making it impossible for her to keep up with her kids. For $765, we can fund Dila Devi’s surgery so she can continue taking care of her children without any pain. Let's help this young mom be the energetic caretaker she wants to be!