Phet is a 69-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has four children, eight grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her spare time. Two years ago, Phet developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Phet learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 18th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure. Phet said, "I hope that I will be able to see clearly again so I can help take care of my grandchildren and assist with any housework."

Buntoeurm is a 23-year-old cook from Cambodia. He and his wife of three years have one child together, a baby girl. His wife is a factory worker but the pandemic has caused her work to stop due to a shortage of materials. In his free time, Buntoeurm like practicing new recipes, playing soccer with his friends, and taking care of his daughter. In November 2016, Buntoeurm was in a traffic accident which fractured his left femur. After the accident his family took him to a public hospital, where they installed a plate to rejoin his fracture. After two weeks, the wound got infected, so the doctors installed an external fixation device. But Buntoeurm's infection grew worse and since he had no money to pay for further treatment, he returned home. He soon lost function of his left knee and now cannot bend his leg or walk well. He feels a constant mild pain in his knee and leg. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On July 2nd, Buntoeurm will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $230. The procedure will repair his fracture and clear up his chronic infection, allowing him to heal completely and walk again. Buntoeurm shared, "I hope that my infection will clear, that I will have no pus, and that I can use my leg again like I used to. Since my wife cannot work, I have to work hard to provide for my family."

Arinda is a 20-month-old baby from Uganda and the only child to his parents. His mother is a roadside trader who sells onions, tomatoes, and fresh beans. His father is a bicycle mechanic and they live together in a single-roomed rental house deep in the village. Since birth, Arinda has had an inguinal scrotal hernia. Arinda is in pain and if not treated, it may result in intestinal tissue damage. Fortunately, on September 8th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $230 to fund Arinda's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently as he grows up. Arinda's mother says, “I hope that by surgery my child will get well to have proper growth like all the others.”