Kyarisiima is a 28-year-old mother with three children and currently expecting her fourth. Kyarisiima is the firstborn in a family of two children. Her sister is married and earns a living as a small scale farmer, as do both of Kyarisiima's parents. Kyarisiima stopped school after completing the seventh grade due to her family's lack of school fees. Instead, she farmed at home until she was married when she was 20 years old. Currently, she and her husband both practice farming in order to support the family. Kyarisiima presented with scan results indicating that she has moderate oligohydramnios, or a low level of amniotic fluid. She reports that she delivered all of her children via c-section due to pregnancy risks and on Kyarisiima's last antenatal visit, doctors recommended that she deliver via caesarean section. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Kyarisiima receive this procedure. They are requesting $252 to fund her procedure. On January 26th, surgeons at their care center will perform a C-section surgery that will allow her to deliver her baby safely. Kyarisiima shared, “I am really so happy having found out about Watsi and believe that I will have a healthy child because of your support. Thank you."

Vannak is a rice farmer with four daughters. She lives with her eldest daughter, who is a grocery seller. Three years ago, Vannak developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Vannak learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On January 6th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see more clearly and walk around outside confidently. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Vannak shared, "I want to see well again so I can help my daughter take care of her children and be able to visit the pagoda."

Phoeun is a mother of two from Cambodia. She is a retired rice farmer who has two married daughters. She lives with her grandchildren and her husband who is a retired teacher. At her age, she no longer works in the rice field; she likes to stay at home and look after her grandchildren, who enjoy eating her traditional Khmer food One year ago, Phoeun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her to have halos around lights at night, blurred vision, sensitivity to light and glare. When Phoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled there hoping for treatment. On February 1st, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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. "I hope after surgery, I can go outside again. I can help my children take care of my grandchildren and help around the house as before."