Atukwase is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is married with nine children. For five years, she has had a swelling on her hand. If not treated, it may enlarge, causing more pain. Atukwase traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On July 2, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Atukwase needs help to raise $187 to fund this procedure. Atukwase says, “I will continue with farming after surgery and I hope I shall be treated and get better.”

Nan is a 67-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has six children, seven grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in his free time. One year ago, Nan developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Nan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 22, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $211 procedure. He says, "I hope that after my surgery is complete I will be able to rejoin the ceremonies at the pagoda."

Sany is a 42-year-old moto taxi driver from Cambodia. He has two daughters, and likes to grow plants and clean the house in his free time. When he was nineteen years old, Sany had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his right ear to perforate. For this reason, Sany experiences ear discharge, tinnitus, itchiness, and hearing loss. He as a difficult time communicating with and understanding others. Sany traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On May 7, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. He says, "I hope that after my surgery, my ear infection and discharge will stop and I will be able to hear again."