Sarat is a 61-year-old rice farmer with two daughters, four sons, and 10 grandchildren. Sarat lives with her youngest son who is a garment worker. Sarat's husband passed away five years ago from lung cancer. Now, she stays at home and helps her son with cooking and caring for her grandchildren. Sarat likes to listen to the monks on the radio. Four years ago, Sarat developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia (sensitivity to light), and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sarat learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and a half hours hours to seek treatment. On August 9th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. However, Sarat needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Sarat said, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly so I can recognize people, go outside on my own, and take good care of my grandchildren."

Kemirembe is a teacher and a mother of four, with two daughters and two sons, all of whom are in school. She loves coaching and teaching her children especially now as schools are closed due to Covid-19. Together with her husband, they are primary school teachers in a school close to their home. They have a small farm which they use to harvest produce for their own family. For 6 months, Kemirembe has been experiencing abnormal bleeding, along with headaches and back pains. She is afraid she could become anemic. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Kemirembe's surgery. On July 13th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Kemirembe will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Kemirembe says, “I hope that once I'm operated under your support, I will regain my health and teach with even more efforts after our schools open."

Peter is a playful and active two-year-old boy. He's an only child and is excited to begin school next year. When the pandemic struck, his father unfortunately lost his job. He's now begun working as a farmer and sells produce to support their family. Peter was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Peter will have an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Peter receive treatment. On September 21st, he will undergo corrective surgery at AMH's care center. Now, AMH is requesting $646 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Peter’s father shared, "the past few months haven’t been easy for me as a father knowing what could happen if Peter is untreated. I would like to take him to school when he is healthy."