Esther is a 64-year-old dedicated farmer from Kenya, working alongside her husband to provide for their family through subsistence farming. They are proud parents to four adult children, all of whom also work as farmers. Earlier this month, while on her way to visit a friend, Esther had an unfortunate accident. She slipped on the road and fell, injuring her right leg and causing her intense pain. Unable to walk on her own, she urgently needed help getting to a local hospital for immediate care. There, doctors confirmed that she had broken some bones. The next day, Esther returned to the hospital because her pain had not improved. Her leg was swollen, and further examinations showed abrasions on her right knee, intensifying her discomfort. Esther is in urgent need of surgery on her ankle to aid her healing and help her regain the ability to move independently. Right now, she is in significant pain, struggling to sleep, walk, or manage her daily responsibilities at home. In addition to her recent injuries, Esther is also managing diabetes and had eye surgery in October 2023. The ongoing medical expenses have put a heavy burden on her family, leaving them feeling overwhelmed by the financial strain of her health needs. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Esther receive treatment. On September 19th, she will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will relieve her of her pain and improve her mobility. Now, Esther needs help to fund this $1,094 procedure. Esther says, "I look forward to my recovery. I haven't been able to sleep well because I need to keep my leg elevated all the time."

Sambath is a 46-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is married with two teenage daughters who left school to help him on the farm. Sambath enjoys his few hours of free time listening to monks pray on the radio. In 2007, Sambath experienced a traumatic acid burn on his face. Now, he suffers from ectropion in both eyes, with the condition more severe in his left eye. Ectropion is a condition in which the eyelid turns outward. This leaves the inner eyelid surface exposed and prone to irritation and infection. Burn scar contractures have developed from the scarring around his eyelids. It is difficult for him to see, and he is worried it will cause further damage to his eyes and vision. When Sambath learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 3rd, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help improve his eyesight and see more clearly again. HIs family is able to contribute $37.50 but he needs your help to raise $458 more to fund the procedure. Sambath said, "I hope my eyesight will be better, with no more worries, so I can continue growing rice to support my family."

Jacob is a farmer from Malawi. Farming has always been his passion. Every one of his family members is an agricultural farmer. Farming has sustained Jacob's family for many years - putting food on their table, a roof over their head, and supporting the children’s education. In 2012, Jacob started experiencing acute urinary retention that was treated by catheterization. In 2019, he began to feel what he described as a blockage of the urinary tract, which was accompanied by pain. He was again catheterized, making it challenging to move around freely and work on this farm. Jacob was referred to our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital, where he was diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and recommended to undergo a prostatectomy, a surgery to remove part or all of the prostate. The procedure is expected to alleviate the pain and discomfort that Jacob feels and reduce the risk of further complications. He will be able to go back to work on his farm and perform his daily tasks. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $530 to fund this procedure scheduled for August 22nd. Jacob says, “I know that with this surgery, I will be better and have the strength to continue my farming business and peace of mind.”