Naw Hser is a 21-year-old woman, currently living in a refugee camp in Thailand with her husband, son, parents-in-law, and two brothers-in-law. She is originally from Karen State in Myanmar, and has been at the refugee camp since March 2020. Her plans to return to Myanmar after visiting her brother were interrupted by unexpected COVID-19 travel restrictions and the ensuing civil war, leaving her far away from her home. Presently, her husband works twice a week as a laborer, unloading food rations from trucks. Naw Hser and her parents-in-law manage the household, while one of her brothers-in-law is a student and the other works as a day laborer. Her husband's aunt, who lives in the US sends them 3,300 baht (approx. 100 USD) once a year. They also receive 1,172 baht (approx. 39 USD) on a cash card every month from The Border Consortium. Their total monthly income of 3,047 baht (approx. 102 USD) is hardly enough to cover their basic needs. They receive free basic health care in the hospital in the refugee camp. Naw Hser is currently expecting her second child. Due to a higher-risk pregnancy, her doctors have recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Naw Hser undergo a C-Section on August 14th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Naw Hser needs your support. Naw Hser says: "I aspire to become an assistant teacher at a nursery school in the future."

Saroeun is a 64-year-old security guard from Cambodia. He is married and has one daughter and two sons and they live together in a rented house in Phnom Penh. All his children are in school and his wife stays home to manage the household. At home, he likes to listen to the news on the radio. About five months ago, the retina of Saroeun's left eye detached, causing him total blindness in his left eye. Diabetes has caused Saroeun to develop diabetic retinopathy, a common cause of retinal detachment among people with diabetes. Scar tissue can develop when blood vessels in the retina are damaged. A retinal detachment occurs when scar tissue contracts, pulling the retina away from the back of the eye. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going outside. When Saroeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for half an hour to seek treatment. On July 12th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $649 procedure. Saroeun said: "I hope after surgery my eye can see well. I hope to go back to work as a security guard again so I can earn money to support my family."

Noel is a hardworking father of five children from the Philippines. He works as a security guard and is the sole provider of the family. Five months ago, Noel began to experience troubling symptoms, including sudden and severe pain in his abdominal area which affected his back. He consulted at a hospital but was only given pain medications. The pain did not stop so he decided to get a second opinion at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, where he was diagnosed with cholecystitis or gallstones. Noel has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. With the help of our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Noel is scheduled to undergo gallbladder removal surgery on June 21st. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Noel's surgery and care. Noel shared, "I am very grateful for everyone who will make this surgery happen for me. With my family's current expenses and my income, we will never be able to afford a surgery like this so I am very thankful. You have given me and my family a chance to live a better life. Thank you."