Mon is a 66-year-old grandmother from Cambodia. She is married and has one son, two daughters, and six grandchildren. Together, Mon and her husband work at a roadside drinks cart outside of their home. Five years ago, Mon developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision and itchiness. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, and, as a result of her impaired vision, she has been working less and less. Mon traveled for three hours to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On April 27th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her right eye. After she has recovered, Mon should be able to see clearly. Now, she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Mon said: "I hope after surgery my eye can see better and I can go back to selling drinks with my husband."

Peter, a 27-year-old, earns a living as a sales representative specializing in selling computer accessories. His income primarily stems from commissions earned through this endeavor. However, his earnings have been insufficient to cover the costs of his required surgery. Currently residing with his parents, both engaged in casual labor – his father on construction sites and his mother in various manual occupations – Peter finds himself in a challenging financial situation. As the eldest among three siblings, he carries the responsibility of being the firstborn. Unfortunately, he has no medical insurance to alleviate the impending medical expenses. On August 5th, Peter was involved in an accident that caused a fracture on his left leg and left him immobile. He has a broken tibia bone that can only be treated through surgery. He has been scheduled for a fracture surgery, where the orthopedic doctors plan to insert a nail to help the bone heal without a deformity. Yet, he cannot raise the required amount for the procedure. Currently, he can get by with the help of crutches and occasional support from relatives. Thankfully, the skilled surgeons at our medical partner's facilities, African Mission Healthcare, are ready to assist. Scheduled for August 9th, Peter is set to undergo a fracture repair intervention known as open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). This surgical process aims to restore his ability to walk comfortably and reduce the pain stemming from the fracture. He is currently reaching out for your assistance in raising the required $1,500 to cover the expenses associated with this intervention. Peter says, “A few days ago, I was well. Suddenly, I am unable to work because of the injury. I hope to go back to work once I get the surgery.”

Serey is a 21-year-old blacksmith from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and younger brother in Kampong Cham province. His parents are rice farmers, and his brother is still a student. In his free time, Serey likes scrolling his social media and watching the local news. About three months ago, Serey was injured at work by an electric shock. Cataracts are a well-known complication of electrical injury. Following this experience, Serey developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him to have blurry vision and be unable to work as a blacksmith. He also has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go places on his own. When Serey learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On May 11th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly again. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure. Serey contributed $100 to his care. Serey shared, "After surgery, I hope my eye can see better, and I can go back to work."