Chhan is a 69-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has three daughters, five sons, and many grandchildren. His wife passed away two years ago so now Chhan lives with his youngest son who is a day laborer. In his free time Chhan enjoys listening to the news on the radio. About two years ago, Chhan developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, affecting his daily life. When Chhan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours with his son seeking treatment. On December 21st, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Chhan said, "I hope after surgery I can see well so I can plant some vegetables around my home and easily to drive anywhere by myself."

Kembibe is a farmer and a 61-year-old widow from Uganda. Kembibe is a mother of seven children, including six girls and one boy. All of her children are in the informal workforce with limited income, and she relies on a banana and coffee plantation to make ends meet. For the past eight years, she has been experiencing uncomfortable symptoms and discomfort in a sensitive area. She went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a cystocele. It is recommended that she have a colporrhaphy procedure to correct her condition. Fortunately, on February 16th, Kembibe will undergo surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $220 to cover the cost of the procedure. Kembibe shared, “I hope to be healed once I undergo my surgery. That is my only hope of pain relief. I will then be able to continue with farming.”

Juliana is a farmer from Kenya and a single mother of 9 children, the youngest being 9 months old. Their family hails from Kapkoder village in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Juliana shared that her husband left the family almost two years ago and now she is the breadwinner. Seven of her children are all in school and she is unable to pay their school fees as well as putting food to the table. From her small scale farming and firewood harvesting Juliana is able to raise approximately $30 per month which is not meeting their family needs. On a sunny January evening, Juliana injured her right leg while she was going home from her daily duties. She didn’t know that she had broken her leg until when she stood up she had a sharp pain on her right leg. Now she is not able to walk on her own and is in severe pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On January 18th, Juliana will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This treatment will help her heal well and walk easily again. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,016 to fund her procedure. Juliana is feeling mostly worried for her children and is hoping that she gets treated quickly for fast recovery and can go on to support her family