Pov is a 51-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She lives with her husband and two of their four children. Pov and her husband were unable to afford school fees, so their children dropped out of middle school to help them in the rice fields. In her free time, Pov likes to visit with and chat with her friends in the village. Since she was 15 years old, Pov has suffered from an ear infection that caused the tympanic membrane (eardrum) in her left ear to perforate. As a result, she experiences recurrent ear discharge, tinnitus, and itchiness. This condition has made it difficult for her to communicate clearly with her family and friends. Pov traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment. On August 22nd, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Pov is able to contribute $25 towards the cost of her treatment and needs help raising $462 more to fund the procedure. Pov says, "I hope that after recovery I will be able to communicate more easily with my family and friends."

Meet Suleiman, a ten-year-old boy from Tanzania and the oldest child in his family. Suleiman's father depends on casual day jobs to earn a living and his mother is a homemaker. Suleiman was born with a condition that affects his growth and development. When he was younger, he used to have frequent seizures. When he started walking, his parents noticed that his left leg looked different. They took him to a hospital where he was given a special shoe to use. While it initially helped, his leg became worse as he grew older. Suleiman's parents learned about our medical partner's care center, African Mission Healthcare's, Kafika House, for treatment. There, Suleiman was diagnosed with hemiplegic left cerebral palsy and unilateral left club foot. He is now attending exercise sessions to help with his body coordination. On August 13th, Suleiman will receive club foot correction treatment to correct his left foot and make it easier for him to move and walk. Suleiman needs your help to raise $1,119 to fund his treatment. Suleiman’s mother says: “Please help my son. He has had a hard time growing up and his leg is a big challenge to his progress. I hope this treatment will make his leg better."

Sangie is a student from Malawi. She lives with her parents and has just completed her public health course at the University of Malawi. She likes reading novels and enjoys eating chips and biscuits. Two years ago, Sangie was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. She would experience swelling, discomfort, and pain. This hernia causes her pain affecting her studies and now her work. She looks forward to living a life without symptoms and hopes to continue supporting her parents who supported her fully with education. Last week, she visited our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, and was recommended for surgery. Fortunately, on July 10th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $575 to fund Sangie's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Sangie said, “Can’t wait to be free from symptoms after surgery and get employed in good health.”