Chhoeun is a 67-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has five daughters and seven grandchildren. After he has finished rice farming, he plays in a Khmer traditional music band in the village. Chhoeun also enjoys to listen news on the radio. One year ago, Chhoeun developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Chhoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 23rd, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. "I hope that I can see everything better, and then I want to go the rice field to plant rice and crops again," Chhoeun said.

Justus is an elderly man from Uganda. He is a peasant farmer and the only breadwinner in the family despite the advanced years. He lives with his wife and ten grandchildren. He has been struggling with an inguinal swelling for the past year, which has made it hard for him to engage in his usual active and heavy duties. His wife is bed ridden and needs all of his money for her treatment. He requires surgery but is not able to raise funds needed. With successful surgery, Justus will be able to lead a better life with less pain and discomfort. Fortunately, on December 10th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Justus's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Justus says, “I am expecting to have a successful surgery so that I can regain energy to continue with cultivation.”