Ei is a 12-year-old girl from Burma. She lives with her parents, younger brother, and younger sister in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. Originally from Yangon Division, Burma, the family moved to Thailand in 2021 in search of better job opportunities. Ei's father works in a sewing factory, while her mother is a homemaker. Both Ei and her younger brother attend a migrant school, while her younger sister is too young to attend school. The family lives in the dormitory of her father's workplace. In her free time, Ei enjoys learning Thai and English and doing her schoolwork. Ei was diagnosed with traumatic cataract of her right eye. She is experiencing blurred vision in her right eye, and she can only see objects close to her. She also suffers from right eye pain, is sensitive to light, and has to wear sunglasses when outside. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund lens replacement surgery for Ei. On May 21st, doctors will perform a lens replacement, during which they will remove Ei's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Ei's father expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you so much to this organisation and the donors for helping with my daughter's treatment costs. We feel immense happiness for your support, which relieves the hardship of our family. Without your help, we could not afford her surgery, and we almost decided to postpone her surgery. I hope you can continue to stand for patients who actually need support, like my daughter, for a very long time."

Samalani is a 40-year-old driver from Malawi. He is married with three children and works hard to provide for his family, although his health has recently hampered his efforts. In early 2024, Samalani was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles, causing a bulge in the groin area. Over time, the swelling has become more frequent and is now associated with pain around the affected area. With proper treatment, Samalani hopes to regain his productivity and continue fulfilling his role as a responsible father and provider for his family. Fortunately, on April 9th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. Samalani is able to contribute to his treatment, but needs $575 more to fund the procedure. He says, "Surgery will provide me the opportunity for a healthier life. Your support will help me to continue taking good care of my family."

Khon is 73 years old and a retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She is married and has two daughters, one son, and five grandchildren. She lives with her husband, who still works as a farmer, and one of their grandsons, who is a student. The family's primary financial support comes from their youngest daughter, who works in a garment factory. In her free time, Khon enjoys listening to monks' prayers on the radio. About a year ago, Khon developed a cataract in her left eye. This condition gradually caused itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, making vision appear as if through a frosty or fogged-up window. As her eyesight worsened, Khon struggled to recognize faces, distinguish colors, and see clearly. She also became fearful of falling while walking, leaving her unable to travel independently or carry out many daily activities. When Khon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On July 24th, she is scheduled to undergo a phacoemulsification cataract surgery with implantation of an intraocular lens in her left eye. This procedure is expected to restore her vision, allowing her to regain her independence and return to daily life with confidence. Khon now needs $263 to cover the cost of her surgery and care. Khon shared, "I hope after surgery, my eye can see clearly, I can recognize my relatives, and go out well. I don’t worry about my eye anymore."