Pov is a chief village assistant from Cambodia. He has three daughters, four sons, and eleven grandchildren. He likes listening to social programs and the news on the radio. Five months ago, Pov developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurred vision, tearing, irritation, and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Pov learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 2, 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 $211 procedure. He says, "I hope my vision is restored so I can return to work and support my family. I also look forward to going outside on my own again."

Brian is a student from Tanzania. He is in sixth grade, and his best subject is math. He is the third born in a family of three kids. He wants to be an accountant and work in a bank when he grows up. Ever since Brian was born, he has been experiencing a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Brian was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $633 to fund a tonsillectomy for Brian, which is scheduled to take place on June 6. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Brian of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Brian’s mother says, "I feel my child has gone through a lot due to his condition. I would be really thankful if you could help him undergo the needed surgery."

Ramy is a girl from Cambodia. She likes studying the Khmer language and reading. She wants to be a teacher when she grows up. She has one brother and three sisters. She loves eating vegetables and fish. Three years ago, she had an operation to treat the haematogenous osteomyelitis in her right femur. She had a cast for one month post-operation. This month, she went to a hospital in Battambang after experiencing chronic pain in her leg for the past year. They referred her to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. She has severe leg length discrepancy and requires an osteotomy procedure to treat the femoral defect. Surgery is scheduled for June 7 and will cost $390. Her mother says, "I hope my daughter's surgery is successful and she can walk without pain and return to school."