Srorn, a 53-year-old farmer from Cambodia, was in a moto accident on May 30, 2016. His accident left him with a chronic wound on his lower right leg. The wound is open and infected, causing him pain and difficulty walking. Srorn is married with two sons and three daughters. He enjoys helping his wife with housework. In order to seek treatment for his leg, Srorn traveled three hours with his wife to reach Watsi's medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). For $392, Srorn will undergo a procedure to mend his leg wound. Surgeons at CSC will perform an excision and flap surgery, during which they will remove the dead and infected tissue in Srorn's leg and utilize a skin graft to repair the site. Once Srorn's wound heals he will be able to walk easily again, allowing him to tend his farm and help his wife around the house.

Seven-year-old Cherata lives with her mother and 11 siblings in Kenya, about 10 hours from the nearest hospital. Her father has ten cows only and struggles to raise 36 children (from other marriages). Cherata's mother works as a cook to support her 12 children. In July 2014, Cherata got burnt and was treated at a different health facility. She had post burn contractures and was taken back to the hospital. She was referred to Kijabe, a Watsi partner hospital, for contracture release in November 2015 and was then scheduled for the contracture release surgery. Cherata is in need of Watsi support if she is to access treatment and get well. Transport to come to Kijabe was a problem, but a well wisher funded their transportation costs. Cherata has contractures - severe tightening of the skin - on her right arm and knee. She has not been able to attend school since she was burnt by open fire. She is also not able to walk for long distances or to comfortably use her hands. If not treated, Cherata will not be able to use her hand efficiently nor her legs. This might affect her education as she may not be able to attend school. $1,125 will fund the treatment she needs, plus all post-operative care. It is Cherata's mother's wish to "have my child treated and attend school like other children.”

"Mengistu is very likeable and intelligent," says our medical partner, Ortho FOCOS (OF). "He is currently in stage 1 at a local school and dreams of becoming a doctor!" Eight-year-old Mengistu lives in Ethiopia with his two siblings, father and step-mother. "The family lives in a two room mud house and does not have access to electricity or running water," says OF. Mengistu has kyphosis- an exaggerated rounding of the back. He has trouble standing straight and is developing a hunch back. He walks at a very slow pace. For $1500, OF can correct Mengistu's kyphosis and allow him to live without constant pain and discomfort. He is also expected to regain full mobility. "At such a young age with such a severe deformity, this surgery will save his life," says OF. Let's help make it happen!