Kathure is a 13-year-old student from central Kenya who lives at a rescue centre near her village. She is mentally challenged and shares a condition with others in her family. At the rescue centre, all her expenses are met by the organization, but they do not have medical insurances for the children. In 2018, Kathure scantly recalls preparing meals for her siblings when her dress caught fire. She could not remove it instantly thus suffering severe burns. She had one surgery at a hospital near her home and she has healed with burn contractures developing. As she is growing, she has bodily changes that are strained by the contractures. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Kathure receive treatment. On April 13th, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help her walk more easily again. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,176 procedure. Kathure’s guardian says, “Our hope is to see Kathure grow like any other normal girl especially during these critical teenage years.”

Van is an 80-year-old farmer from Cambodia. She and her husband live in Kampongcham province. She doesn't spend as much time farming as she used to, but she still works hard on her garden of herbs and vegetables. She has one son and three grandchildren. Ten years ago, Van developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Van learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours by taxi seeking treatment. On June 8th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Van said, "I don't want my grandson to spend so much time taking care of me. I want to walk by myself where I want to go, harvest my herbs by myself. I hope the surgery can help me see everything and recognize where I am going."

Sokha is 53-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She lives in Preyveng province with her husband and three children. Their family works the farm together. When it is not planting season, they spend a lot of their free time attending ceremonies and watching TV together. Two years ago, Sokha had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her right ear ear to perforate. For this reason, Sokha experiences pain and ear discharge. In addition to the physical effects, Sokha also has a hard time conversing with her family or getting around by herself outside. Sokha traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On June 4th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her right ear ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Sokha said, "I am excited to have good hearing, so I can talk with my family easily again."