Reach is a five-year-old pre-schooler who lives in Kampong Speu with his parents and older brother. His mother works in a hair salon, and his dad is a security guard. At home, Reach loves watching YouTube and playing with toy cars. In 2020, he accidentally pulled the boiling rice pot down and burned multiple areas on the left side of his body. He received initial treatment at a nearby pediatric hospital, including skin grafts and wound care. However, burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin around his burns, especially around his wrist and hand. The contractures make it difficult to hold objects and perform everyday tasks. When his family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 15th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve the function of his hand. Now, his family needs help to fund this $495 procedure. His mother shared, "I hope Reach can use his hand like before and feel good about himself like before the accident."

Kenan is a 29-year-old small-scale farmer. He is an intelligent, gentle, and social young man who shared that he is still single due to strained financial issues, and he hopes to get married in a few years to come. He is the youngest in a family of three, with two brothers - one is a teacher and the other is a peasant farmer. Kenan is an orphan and was raised by his elder brother. He has a degree in agriculture but was unable to get a job in his profession, so he is now involved in farming. However, due to challenges like limited land and lack of enough capital, he earns less. Despite this, he is actively involved in politics and even holds the position of local council in his village. For four years, Kenan has had a right reducible inguinal hernia. He experiences on the right side of the inguinal region (groin area). He has been taking painkillers in hopes of getting better, but all of his efforts have been in vain. He reports feeling pain when working or standing for long hours, as well as consistent abdominal pain when lifting heavy objects. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. On August 8th, Kenan will undergo hernia repair surgery at AMH's care center. AMH is requesting $230 to fund Kenan's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Kenan says, “The only hope I have of getting better with this condition is by surgery and if I get your support, I surely believe all well be well.”

72-year-old Meas is a retired rice farmer, living with his wife in Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. Together, they have two sons, five daughters, and fifteen grandchildren. His wife collects lotus seeds to sell at the market, and their children also help to support the family through farming and factory work. About two years ago, Meas developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision and itchiness. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, and as a result of his impaired vision, he is reluctant to go out on his own. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is seeking $253 to fund Meas' treatment. On April 20th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform Intra-capsular cataract extraction (ICCE), and implant an intraocular lens in his right eye. After recovery, Meas will once again be able to see clearly. Meas shared: "After surgery, I hope I can easily go out, recognize things well, and can take care of myself well."