Somphors is a 51-year-old traditional Khmer noodle seller from Cambodia. She's married and has two sons, two daughters, and two grandchildren. Somphors lives with her husband who is a construction worker. She sells Khmer noodles in the morning and in the afternoon she works as a laborer with her husband. Somphors likes to listen to the news and music on the radio. Three years ago, Somphors developed a pterygium in her left eye, causing her itching, irritation, and burning. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. When Somphors learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. Somphors needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $216. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for October 26th. Somphors said, "I hope after surgery my eye gets better. I want to focus on my noodle selling and not worry about my eye anymore."

Rorng is an elderly rice and vegetable farmer. Rorng lives in Kampon Speu province in Cambodia. He and his wife have 5 children; 3 daughters and 2 sons. All of their children are now married. In his free time, Rorng likes to watch the news and Khmer boxing on TV. In October, Rorng was in a bicycle accident that caused a fracture in his left humerus. He received a Khmer traditional treatment but his hand has not improved. He is in chronic pain; it is swollen and difficult to use now. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On November 25th, Rorng will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. This procedure will help him to use his hand again. Rorng says, "I hope that I can use my hand without pain. I want to return to farming."

Promise is a mother of two. She and her husband were teachers before the COVID-19 pandemic, which cost them their jobs. They are currently earning their living through farming. The family lives in a double-roomed rental house in a nearby town. The couple is expecting their third child. Promise has been attending antenatal care visits at Nyakibale Hospital. During one of her visits, the doctor recommended a caesarian section to prevent complications that may occur in a vaginal delivery. Promise is not in a financial position to cater for the surgery and is seeking for financial assistance. Promise says, "My hope is I will deliver my baby safely. I also hope to continue teaching once schools reopen."