Saron is a 61-year-old security guard from Kompong Chhnang in Cambodia. He is married and has four sons, four daughters, and sixteen grandchildren. His wife sells prahok, a fermented fish paste sauce sometimes called "Cambodian cheese." Most of his children help support the family by working at garment factories. In his free time, Saron enjoys listening to the news on the radio. About one year ago, Saron developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go out on his own. When Saron learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 2nd, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure. Saron said: "I hope I can see more clearly for my work and be less scared to drive my motorbike."

Moses is a three-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is very active and enjoys playing. His parents are peasants, relying on agriculture for food production, and they also work in a quarry, selling stones for construction activities to generate extra income. Moses was born with his legs twisted inward and downward. Due to financial limitations, his parents could not seek treatment for his condition when he was young. He learned to walk as he grew, but he now complains of pain. Determined to help their child, the parents embarked on an eight-hour journey to seek medical care. Moses was diagnosed with clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. Moses is scheduled to undergo clubfoot repair surgery on August 4th. AMH is requesting $935 to fund Moses's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and enjoy a higher quality of life. Moses’s mother shared, “I am grateful for the hope you have given us. I can't wait for my son to start his treatment, and I hope everything will go well.”

Annah is a small-scale farmer. She has a 7th-grade education and had to drop out due to a lack of financial support from her father, who she shared had three wives and many children to support. She later got married, but unfortunately, they separated due to domestic disagreements and alcohol abuse. Now she lives with her three children together with her mother. She used to practice farming but has since taken a break due to her illness. About five years ago, Annah began to experience troubling symptoms, including a neck swelling that has grown over the years. Currently, she feels mild pain and cannot carry heavy objects like a jerrycan of water. She was forced to seek medical advice because it had affected her breathing, making her less productive. She was diagnosed with a nodulated thyroid gland. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Annah receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on November 17th at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $333; she and her family need help raising money. Annah says, "I believe the surgery will be successful. After my recovery, I will practice farming to support my family."