Francis is a 32-year-old farmer from Uganda who is married and has three daughters. Francis grew up in a large family as the oldest child of seven. After completing his studies up to Senior Two, Francis now practices small-scale farming with his wife to provide food and income for their family. For the past ten years, Francis has had a supraumbilical hernia. The hernia causes recurrent swelling that is sometimes painful. Over time, the hernia has increasingly affected his ability to work, as he finds it difficult to bend and carry out physical activities with ease. Francis is concerned about his family's wellbeing because his condition has left him feeling weaker over time. Francis also experiences lower abdominal pain, and at times, even walking becomes too difficult. In search of treatment, Francis visited several clinics where he was prescribed painkillers, but these provided only temporary relief and did not address the underlying problem. He also tried using local herbal remedies, but his condition did not improve. Eventually, a friend advised him to seek medical attention at our medical partner's hospital, Rwibaale Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Francis undergo hernia repair surgery on June 9th. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. AMH is requesting $234 to fund his procedure. Francis said, "I hope to get rid of pain and also be able to bend and resume my duties after recovery."

Lysander is 81 years old and a father of two from the Philippines. He and his wife live with their daughter and son, who provides for the family's needs. He likes listening to the radio and reading the newspaper. Five years ago, Lysander was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him frequent pain, making him irritable. He has difficulty moving and lifting heavy objects. Fortunately, on February 7th, Lysander will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. A portion of the cost of Lysander's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner is raising the remaining $1,038 to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Lysander's children shared, "It is unbearable to see our father in pain, but now he has a chance to live normally again. He is looking forward to recovering and moving comfortably like before."

Sovannarith is a 32-year-old security guard from Cambodia. He lives in the suburbs of Phnom Penh with his father, who also works as a security guard. His mother passed away a few years ago. Sovannarith is the second of four siblings, and all of his siblings are married. In his spare time, he enjoys being with his family and listening to music. Sovannarith was recently involved in a serious traffic accident that caused a distal femur fracture in his left leg. Since the injury, he has experienced severe pain and has been unable to walk independently. He also has stiffness in his leg, which becomes worse in cold weather, making daily activities and doing his work extremely difficult. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On January 21st, Sovannarith will undergo a fracture repair procedure, and CSC is requesting $600 to cover the cost of this treatment. This surgery will stabilize the fracture, reduce pain, and restore Sovannarith's ability to walk, allowing him to return to work and support his family. He said, “After the surgery, I hope that I will be able to walk again and be free from pain, so I can return to my job and earn money to support my loving family.”