Sovana is a 50-year-old coconut farmer from Cambodia. He has two daughters and one son. When Sovana is not farming coconuts he enjoys reading the news on the his phone. Unfortunately, two months ago his eye was damaged during an accident moving wood and he developed a traumatic cataract. He has difficulty seeing things clearly and doing his work. When Sovana learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for eight hours with his niece seeking treatment. On September 21st, doctors will perform small incision cataract surgery (SICS) and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Sovana said, "I hope after surgery I can see everything again so I can continue my work at the farm and get around outside easily." Sovana's niece said, "I hope my uncle's surgery is successful so he can see. I want him to be comfortable again."

Lan is a 64-year-old rice farmer and a widow who now lives alone. Her husband passed away in the Khmer Rouge regime, and her daughter passed away after the birth of a child. Lan no longer farms because of her age, but loves spending time at her nephew's house to care for grandchildren. Her favorite activity is listening to the local monks chanting and preaching on the radio. One year ago, Lan developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing, clouded vision, and sensitivity to light and glare. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Lan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On January 19th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and place 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. Lan shared, "I hope that after surgery I can see well, go palces outside again, and help my nephew take care of my grandchildren."

Ponleu is the youngest in a his family with three siblings. His parents are both farmers. Ponleu's mother brought him to the hospital to help treat his swollen nose and nasal obstruction. Ponleu is having difficulty breathing for the past two weeks. They've tried treatments at home, but he did not get better. His family is requesting $241 to support Ponleu's surgery at Watsi's Medical Partner Children's Surgical Centre. After surgery, Ponleu will be able to breathe easily again. His parents are hopeful that he will be all better soon.