Meet Nimusiima, a 28-year-old mother from Uganda. Nimusiima was eight months pregnant when she arrived at the hospital with severe abdominal pain. Doctors quickly realized that her baby is in breech position, with the feet down and head facing up. Nimusiima also has a contracted pelvis, which puts her at higher risk for labor complications. To minimize her risk, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), has recommended Nimusiima undergo an elective Caesarean section. “After an elective C-section, Nimusiima will be able to deliver her baby safely,” AMHF explains. $160 will cover the C-section. AMHF continues, “Nimusiima is not in position to afford the surgery because she runs a small business and her husband is unemployed. It is this small business that feeds and looks after the entire family.” She and her husband already have one child together, and they have adopted her late brother’s two children as well. “I felt scared when the doctor told me about my baby, but I hope he will do what is necessary so that my baby is safe,” shares Nimusiima.

Meet Soeung, a 68-year-old woman from Cambodia. "Soeung is married with two sons, two daughters, and 13 grandchildren. She enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to the monks praying," says our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). “Two years ago Soeung developed a cataract in each eye. This causes her blurred vision, tearing, and irritation," shares CSC. Cataracts occur when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy from age or trauma. If left untreated Soeung’s cataract could lead to decreased vision and even blindness. Soeung tells CSC, "My vision is cloudy. I can't walk very well or recognize the faces of people clearly. My work is hard to do." $225 will fund surgery to remove both of Soeung’s cataracts. CSC reports after the procedure, "Soeung will be able to see clearly again." Cataract surgery has high impact for improving visual acuity and improving quality of life. Soeung shares, "I hope my eyes will be able to see everything clearly again and I can help my family do some house work and work on the farm. I want to take care of my grandchild at home too."