Pricilla is a 68-year-old small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a widow and a mother of ten children, though sadly only four are alive. She is also taking care of her twin grandchildren. She shared that she has faced many challenges, but she is glad that her grandchildren can help her around the home. For several years, Pricilla has been experiencing severe lower abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. In the past, she visited a health center where she was given medication that helped briefly, but later, her symptoms worsened, particularly when straining. She has been diagnosed with uterine prolapse and she has had to stop farming due to her condition. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Pricilla receive treatment. On January 18th, she will undergo a hysterectomy, or a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Once recovered, Pricilla will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Now, she needs help raising $319 to fund her procedure and care. Pricilla shared, "I pray that I may get well through surgery because I can no longer do anything on my own and my survival is at risk. I hope to continue with farming after recovery."

Khorn is a 41-year-old potato and corn farmer from Cambodia. He lives with and cares for his widowed mother in Battambang province. He has two brothers and three sisters who live nearby. Outside of farming, he likes to cook for his mother and siblings. Eight years ago, Khorn had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his right ear to perforate. As a result, Khorn experiences ear discharge, pain, and hearing loss. He has had bilateral ear discharge on and off since he was six years old, which has impaired his speech. He had surgery on his left ear several years ago, but his right ear continues to interfere with his hearing and overall health. Khorn traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On March 7th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear where surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $487 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Khorn said: "I hope I will get well from this illness after surgery. I want to improve my hearing and stop my ear discharge and pain. I can work on the farm to help feed my family when I feel good."

Minea is a 10-year-old student from Cambodia. She is a bright and ambitious 5th grader whose favorite subject is math. Her dream is to attend university to become an accountant. In her free time, she loves eating pork fried rice and reading books. At home, she lives with her grandparents while her parents work 2.5 hours away in a factory. When Minea was 2 years old, she got an electrical burn on her left hand, causing tightening of the skin on her fingers, making it difficult to use her left hand. She feels embarrassed and wants to be able to play sports and use both hands. When Minea and her family learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On February 22nd, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve the function of her hand. Now, her family needs help funding this $487 procedure. After surgery, she and her family hope that she can move her fingers easily.