Kyokusiima is a 44-year-old small businesswoman and a single mother to one daughter who is in the seventh grade. Her husband left their family many years ago. Kyokusiima operates a small retail shop to make ends meet for her and her daughter. For the last two years, Kyokusiima has had lower abdominal pain, menorrhagia and associated back pains. The condition has grown more severe with time, and efforts to manage with painkillers have not been fruitful. Kyokusiima has been to several health centres and was referred to a gynaecologist for further review, but could not visit them due to financial hurdles. When Kyokusiima was able to visit our medical partner's care center Nyakibale Hospital, she underwent scans that indicated she had multiple myomas. She was recommended to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy surgery, where surgeons would remove her uterus. Without this procedure, she might suffer from anaemia in the future. However, Kyokusiima is not able to raise the funds needed for surgery and appeals for financial support. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Kyokusiima's surgery. On April 23rd, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Kyokusiima will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Kyokusiima shared, “I hope that once I undergo this operation, I will be relieved from bleeding and other symptoms like backache which have made my life miserable. I will continue with my shop so that I can educate my daughter not to suffer as I did.”

Tugumisirize is a 22-year-old university student completing a certificate in accounts. She has one brother who helps support her and works as a a small scale farmer. He grows tomatoes for sale in order to maintain his family and afford his sister's school fees. For the last four years, Tugumisirize has had an umbilicus swelling that has become painful. She has been diagnosed with an incisional hernia. The hernia feels especially painful when she strains to move around. Tugumisirize was slated for surgery in 2020 to treat her condition, but her surgery was postponed when she developed fascites, also known as fluid accumulation in the abdominal area. Tugumisirize is unable to afford the cost of her care. Her brother works very hard to help pay for any school or medical bills she may have, but is unable to support the full cost of her surgery. She appeals for financial help. Fortunately, on April 6th, Tugumisirize will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund Tugumisirize's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently, and she will be able to continue her studies in good health. Tugumisirize shared, "My only hope of regaining my health back is undergoing surgery and with your support, I think it will be possible for me to continue with my education well.”

Tushabomwe is a 50-year-old farmer. She completed primary school class seven when in school herself and is a mother of four children. Her firstborn is 31 years old, and her youngest child is 15 years old. Her children have all completed some school, but minimal financial support made it difficult for them to continue attending. Tushabomwe and her husband own a three-room semi-permanent house for shelter. During her free time, she enjoys singing in a choir. Three years ago, Tushabomwe began to experience troubling symptoms, including pain and difficulty breathing. She was diagnosed with a goitre. Tushabomwe needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Tushabomwe receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on February 10th at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $293, and Tushabomwe and her family need your support. Tushabomwe shared, “Once I am in better health, I will rejoin my husband in small scale farming to be able to further develop and sustain our family.”