Yom is a 75-year-old mother of five children and now many grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away ten years ago. She lives with her youngest daughter, who works in construction. When she is not caring for her grandchildren, she likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. Five years ago, Yom developed a cataract in her left eye causing her sensitivity to light, difficulty seeing in low light, and cloudy vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Yom learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Yom shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly again, I can take care of my grandchildren and help my daughter to cook."

Hamisi is a six-year-old boy and the only child of his single mother. Hamisi started kindergarten earlier this year, but unfortunately had to stop because he was getting sick so often. His mother is a small-scale farmer and their family depends on her crops for their food. Since he was two years old, Hamisi has had a right inguinal hernia which means that tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. The hernia has caused swelling on the right side of his pelvis and he experiences pain and discomfort. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Hamisi to receive treatment. On October 18th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at AMH's care center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Now, he needs help raising $566 to fund his procedure and care. Hamisi’s mother shared, "my son has been suffering due to this problem since he was two years old. Due to financial challenges, I have not been able to seek treatment for him. The condition has now gotten worse. Please help my son."

Mary is a jovial 52-year-old community health volunteer. Sadly, her husband has passed away and she cares for their five children on her own. Mary is one of the Community Health Volunteers at a local care center, which allows her to make a small living and meet her family's needs. For two years, Mary has been experiencing lower abdominal pain, a feeling of fullness and an enlargement of her abdomen. In September, the pain became more severe and she visited a local hospital for examination. She has been diagnosed with multiple fibroids and needs to undergo a hysterectomy, or a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Mary to receive treatment. On October 8th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at AMH's care center. Once recovered, Mary will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Now, she needs help raising $755 to fund her procedure and care. Mary shared, "I have no one to turn to for help. I would appreciate any support for this operation so that I can overcome this problem and get back to my work and also continue to care for my children."