Ya is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has an older brother and an older sister. She likes to watch TV, cook, and spend time at home. One year ago, Ya had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Ya experiences itchiness and hearing loss. She cannot hear well. Ya traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On August 1, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. She says, "I hope I will have good hearing and my ear will heal soon."

Kanyada is a farmer from Malawi. He lives with his wife, and together with their grown children they run a small farm. Kanyada spends his days tending his land and raising goats. In his free time he likes to attend his local church and worship with his family. Since December 2017, Kanyada has been experiencing pain and urinary diffiulty. These symptoms are caused by an enlarged prostate, a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia. He needs to undergo a prostate resection surgery, a procedure in which surgeons will remove part of the enlarged gland. Our medical partner, World Altering Medicine, is requesting $733 to fund Kanyada's surgery. On June 7, he will undergo prostate surgery at Nkhoma Hospital, our medical partner's care center. The requested money pays for supplies, medications, and two weeks of hospital stay. Kanyada was thrilled to find out his surgery would be funded, and he is looking forward to once again being active. He says, "Thank you."

Dedan is a baby from Kenya. He has a five-year old brother. They live in a two-room house in the Nyanza region of Kenya. His father is a construction worker, while his mother takes care of the children. Dedan has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Dedan has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Dedan will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $685 to cover the cost of surgery for Dedan that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on June 6 and will drain the excess fluid from Dedan's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Dedan will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. “I appreciate all who are willing to financially support my son’s surgical care,” shares Dedan’s mother.