Nara is an active three-year-old toddler, living with his parents in Kampong Cham province. His father is a welder, while his mother works in a local factory. Nara, who is not yet in school, enjoys playing with toy cars and watching old cartoons. Unfortunately, several days ago Nara put a piece of metal into his nose. Subsequently, his parents noted that he had nasal congestion, and is sneezing frequently. Nara is also complaining of pain in his nose. Nara's parents brought him to our medical partner - Children's Surgical Centre - to be evaluated. On March 28th, surgeons at Kien Khlang National Rehabilitation Centre will be able to remove the mass from Nara's nose under anesthesia. Now, Nara and his family need your help to raise $273 to fund this procedure. Nara's parents said: "We hope Nara will get better. We also hope he learns not to put things in his nose."

Srey Pov is an introverted 11-year-old student from Cambodia. She has three brothers and she is the youngest child in her family. Her parents are laborers on a rice farm in Kandal province, and she is in fourth grade at the provincial school. Her favorite subject in school is Khmer literature and she wants to be a teacher when she grows up. At home, she likes to watch cartoons and her favorite food is pork fried with vegetables. Srey Pov has strabismus in both eyes. Strabismus is a misalignment of the eye caused by injury or dysfunction in the associated nerves and muscles. It is difficult for her to see clearly and study, and she often has headaches. Her parents recognized her strabismus when she was two years old, but could not afford the surgery until they heard about Children's Surgical Centre from a relative. Srey Pov traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On March 21st, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will perform a corrective procedure to align her eyes. Now, Srey Pov needs help to raise $331 to fund this procedure. Her mother said, "I hope after surgery her eye looks straight and she can see normally like other children. She is very shy in school, and we hope she will not feel that way anymore."

Meet Gianna, a lovely, four year old girl from Kenya. Gianna lives with her grandmother, while her mother works at a local hotel, and her father is a casual laborer on construction sites. Gianna was born with Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. A child born with this condition has soft bones that break easily. Gianna has never walked, and lives in near constant pain. When she did try to walk using support, she fractured some bones. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is here to help Gianna access the care that she needs. On January 16th Gianna will undergo a procedure at AIC Cure International Hospital, that will provide greater support for Gianna's bones, and which may even enable her to gain sufficient strength to walk. Gianna's family is seeking your support to fund the $1,224 needed to pay for the surgery. Gianna's grandmother said: "Gianna has never walked, and my desire is to see her walk like other children. Your financial support to help her undergo surgery will be greatly appreciated."

Fred is an elderly man from Uganda. He is married and has four sons and four daughters. He has a small banana and coffee plantation that he operates with his wife, although he is currently not involved very much due to his health condition. He also has a history of asthma, but has been able to manage it well with medication. Fred loves music and is a choirmaster at his church. For the past three years, Fred has had a hydrocele, a swelling in a sensitive area. This hydrocele causes him pain while walking and going about his day-to-day tasks. After an examination at Nyakibale Hospital, the doctor recommended surgery. Fortunately, on February 7th, he will undergo hydrocele repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $146 to fund Fred's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Fred says, “It will really be a blessing and I will surely be humbled seeing my health restored because with this condition, I have really passed through a lot of pain.”

Kanitha is a bright, 13 year old seventh grade student, living in Phnom Penh with her parents and two siblings. Her father stays home to care for the children, while her mother works as a chef. In her free time, Kanitha enjoys reading books and helping her father do housework. At school, mathematics is her favorite subject, and she aspires to be a teacher in the future. For the past two years, Kanitha has been experiencing sore throats and difficulty swallowing. She often feels tenderness in her throat, accompanied by a high fever. Her parents took her for treatment at a local hospital, where she was given antibiotics. Despite the medications, Kanitha continues to have frequent infections. She was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause her symptoms to persist and to intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $265 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Kanitha. This procedure is scheduled to take place on January 17th, at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. Surgeons will remove Kanitha's tonsils and adenoids, which should relieve her of her symptoms, allowing her to live a healthier and more comfortable life. Kanitha's parents said: "We hope after her operation, her throat will get better, and she can eat and breathe easily."

Phearun is a 33-years-old gardener. His wife works in a hair and nail salon. Together they have an eight-year-old son in public school and a two-year-old son who stays home with family. In October 2022, his left wrist was deeply lacerated, and he lost sensation in his fingers. His family took him to a government hospital for care but was unable to manage the nerve injury. Fortunately, the hospital transferred him to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, where doctors determined the laceration to his hand cut his nerves and tendons. This type of injury can cause damage to the nerves that control motor function and requires immediate nerve repair surgery to minimize long-term damage. Phearun has pain, weakness, numbness, loss of feeling, and doctors are unable to feel the pulses in his wrist. Phearun traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. He will undergo an exploratory procedure to repair the lacerated nerves and tendons and needs help to pay for the $572 procedure. This will cover his hospitalization, operation, medications, and post-operative rehabilitation. Phearun's wife said: "We are hopeful after the surgery that my husband can use his hand again to work to support and feed our family."

Buntha is a 67-year-old vegetable farmer and vendor from Cambodia. He is married with three sons, three daughters, and two grandchildren. His wife sells their onions and other produce at the local market. At home, Buntha likes to watch the news on TV. A year ago, Buntha developed a cataract in his left eye, causing photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. Due to his impaired vision, it is hard for Buntha to drive his tractor to get his onions to the market. He also has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go places on his own. When Buntha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On October 24th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly again. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure. Buntha said, "After surgery, I hope I will see better, so I can sell my vegetables and drive my tractor safely. It is hard on my wife when I am not able to help her at the market."

Sokchan is a 14-year-old girl and the oldest child in her family. She is older sister to one brother and two sisters. Sokchan's mom is a fish-seller at their local market and her dad is a police officer. At home, Sokchan enjoys reading and researching recipes while learning to cook with her mom. Her favorite meal is fish and vegetables. At school, Sokchan's favorite subject is Cambodian history. When she grows up, she wants to be a police officer just like her dad. Four years ago, Sokchan developed a nasal obstruction that led to runny noses, frequent sneezing, difficulty breathing, and headaches. Because of this, she has missed several days of school. Sokchan and her family visited our medical parter Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) for treatment. On January 18th, the surgeons at CSC will perform bilateral nasal polypectomy to help alleviate Sokchan's symptoms. Sokchan's family has raised $74 toward the cost of the procedure, and CSC is seeking support for the remaining $397. Sokchan's mother shared, "I hope after surgery, Sokchan will feel better and won't miss any more school."

Sebone is an intelligent and sociable 12 year old boy, living in Ethiopia. Since leaving school some years ago due to his health condition, Sebone has worked as a shepherd. He has a brother and a sister, and he and his siblings have grown up with his paternal grandmother, who is a farmer. Sebone has been living with a bilateral inguinal hernia, since birth. This hernia causes him pain and discomfort, especially when he is bending over or lifting something. In order to correct his condition, Sebone needs surgery, which his grandmother cannot afford to pay for. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, will be able to help Sebone and his family. On November 1st, Sebone will undergo hernia repair surgery at BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre, which should enable him to live a more comfortable life, and to return to school. African Mission Healthcare Foundation is seeking your help to fund this procedure, which will cost $591. Sebone's uncle shared: “After the treatment, I believe he will get better and go to school. I hope he will be educated and become a social servant like you.”

Irine is a hardworking 76-year-old grandmother and widow from Kenya. She lives in a semi-permanent house and works as a small-scale farmer, growing food to feed herself. She receives other basic necessities from her children. Irine's home is located in an area with many hills, which become very slippery when it rains. One rainy day, Irine was doing her daily duties when she unfortunately slipped and fell. As she fell on the side of her hip, the load she was carrying also fell on top of her. She could not get up or move due to her right lower limb being in pain. Since she was home alone, she had to shout for help, and a neighbor eventually came to her rescue. A family member later took her to a hospital, where she was diagnosed with a fracture of her right femur. Irene currently experiences pain and is unable to use her leg. Although she was previously among the beneficiaries who received health insurance paid for by the government, the government eventually stopped providing payment. This meant Irine had to pay for her own monthly bill, a cost she could not provide. Due to financial constraints and not having insurance, Irine cannot fund her needed treatment. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On August 2nd, Irine will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. After the surgery, she will hopefully be able to walk and care for herself again. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,247 to fund this procedure. Irine says, "I know how my children struggle to earn a living. Kindly help me so that I may not be a burden to them.”