Leangheng is a 43-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Cham province with his wife and two sons, one in grade four and the other in grade five. He and his wife work long hours outside as rice farmers to support their family. In his free time, Leangheng enjoys watching boxing matches. When he was ten, Leangheng had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in both ears to perforate. For this reason, Leangheng experiences recurrent ear discharge and frequent fevers. He suffers from hearing loss and ear pain, which makes it difficult for him to understand when his family is speaking to him, and he is embarrassed when his ear discharge occurs. Leangheng traveled to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, to receive treatment. On October 8th, he is scheduled to undergo a bilateral myringoplasty procedure in both ears. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforations. Leangheng is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $814 more to fund this procedure. Leangheng's wife shared, "We hope that Leangheng will no longer have problems with hearing and can work on our farm."

Esther is a 64-year-old dedicated farmer from Kenya, working alongside her husband to provide for their family through subsistence farming. They are proud parents to four adult children, all of whom also work as farmers. Earlier this month, while on her way to visit a friend, Esther had an unfortunate accident. She slipped on the road and fell, injuring her right leg and causing her intense pain. Unable to walk on her own, she urgently needed help getting to a local hospital for immediate care. There, doctors confirmed that she had broken some bones. The next day, Esther returned to the hospital because her pain had not improved. Her leg was swollen, and further examinations showed abrasions on her right knee, intensifying her discomfort. Esther is in urgent need of surgery on her ankle to aid her healing and help her regain the ability to move independently. Right now, she is in significant pain, struggling to sleep, walk, or manage her daily responsibilities at home. In addition to her recent injuries, Esther is also managing diabetes and had eye surgery in October 2023. The ongoing medical expenses have put a heavy burden on her family, leaving them feeling overwhelmed by the financial strain of her health needs. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Esther receive treatment. On September 19th, she will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will relieve her of her pain and improve her mobility. Now, Esther needs help to fund this $1,094 procedure. Esther says, "I look forward to my recovery. I haven't been able to sleep well because I need to keep my leg elevated all the time."

Rahab is a 51-year-old woman from Kenya. She is married and has three children. Rahab and her husband used to work, but when COVID-19 struck, they both lost their jobs. Struggling to sustain their family, they returned to their family home, where they now engage in small-scale farming. Although their income is limited, it is enough to cover their family's basic needs. For about a year, Rahab has been experiencing intermittent, excessive bleeding. She initially sought treatment at a nearby hospital but was eventually referred to our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, where she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Unfortunately, due to their current financial situation, Rahab and her husband cannot afford the cost of the surgery and need assistance. If left untreated, Rahab will continue to experience bleeding, which could lead to complications such as anemia. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $657 to fund Rahab's surgery. On September 27th, she will undergo gynecological surgery that will help Rahab resume her daily activities free of pain. Rahab said “I have been weak due to excessive bleeding, and I live in fear of the unknown because of the fibroids, I am unable to afford the treatment advised and seek your help to restore my health. After the treatment, I will be able to work to provide for my family”