Nilo is 48 years old and a hardworking father from the Philippines. He has two children, both of whom are in school. Four months ago, Nilo began to experience troubling symptoms, including pain in the stomach and the back. Nilo was diagnosed with gallstones and has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Nilo is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on May 2nd. A portion of the procedure's cost is being covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,031 to cover the cost of Nilo's surgery and care. Nilo shared, "I am deeply grateful for Watsi's help. I hope more people can receive and benefit from this opportunity."

Janipher is a 39-year-old woman from Uganda. She and her husband have five children - two boys and three girls. Janipher grew up as the oldest child of three and studied up to Primary Six before needing to leave school due to financial constraints. Janipher and her husband practice small-scale farming to provide food and income for their family. For twenty years, Janipher has been living with an epigastric hernia and an umbilical hernia. Initially, the swellings she felt from the hernias were painless, but over time, they have become increasingly painful and have significantly affected her daily activities. She is unable to bend comfortably, wash clothes, or carry out farming, making it difficult for her to contribute to her family's livelihood and causing her great distress. Fortunately, a friend advised her to attend a surgical outreach program organized by our medical partner's hospital, Rwibaale Hospital. Following a medical examination, she was diagnosed and informed she needs to undergo a herniorrhaphy to relieve her pain and improve her quality of life. Our medical partner is helping Janipher receive the treatment she needs to live more comfortably and confidently. On June 9th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at Rwibaale Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Janipher's surgery. Janipher said, "I hope to at least wash my clothes after surgery."

Sour is a 60-year-old monk from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Thom province, where he is currently residing in a pagoda as a monk. He has six children and nine grandchildren, who all live nearby, and he visits with them often. At the pagoda, he enjoys reading Buddhist books, meditating, and teaching the younger monks. About one year ago, Sour developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. When Sour learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On January 19th, 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 $263 procedure. Suor said, "I hope after surgery I can see again and read books. I want to be a better teacher and visit other pagodas to pray."