Choeun is a 68-year-old woman who lives with and is supported by her niece, who is a rice and vegetable farmer. She helps her niece around the house and likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. One year ago, Choeun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her poor vision. She has difficulty seeing in very bright or low light and needs support to walk outside, as she is fearful she will fall. When Choeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On January 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. "I hope after surgery I can see well. I want to be able to go outside, and take care of myself and my family," Choeun shared.

Clement is a small-scale farmer from Kenya. He was born and raised in a small village called Bugar where most of the people living in the area are farmers or find other casual jobs. He is married and has six children: two girls, and four boys. He did not attend school and communicates only in his mother tongue, called Keiyo. His family lives in a small mud house with a thatched roof and grows their food from their small farm, which mostly consists of maize and beans. Last week, Clement sustained a severe injury on his right leg after he was involved in a road traffic accident while going to the market. He was a passenger on a motorcycle that lost control and fell into a ditch leaving him and the rider with severe injuries. They were rushed to a nearby hospital where they received first aid and were later referred to our medical partner's care center for treatment. An X-ray revealed an open right tibia fibula fracture. Quickly Clement was rushed to the operating theatre for surgical debridement of wounds and casting. He was admitted to the hospital and is awaiting fracture surgery. He is unable to walk and is in great pain. Clement likes spending his days on his farm and as the breadwinner of the family, he's now feeling distressed because he can’t provide for them due to his condition. He is worried about the obstacles his family would face if his leg is not treated, having also been diagnosed with arthritis. The family doesn’t have funds to pay for his surgery and he's appealing for support. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On January 6th, Clement will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will reduce his pain and help him walk easily again. After complete recovery, he will be able to resume his work and support his family. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,145 to fund his treatment to help him heal. Clement says, “I want to be pain-free and healthy. I hope to be happy again and have a good life. My family needs me the most.”

Mom is a 61-year-old woman. She is single and has one brother and two sisters. She has retired from her work in a local garment factory and lives with her niece who is a clothes seller. In her free time, she likes to watch comedies on television and listen to the monks pray on the radio. Five years ago, Mom developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and an unsteady gate. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Mom learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for an hour seeking treatment. On December 7th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Mom shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly. I want to go outside again, see my family, do housework and take care of my nieces and nephews, too."