Byarugaba is a small scale farmer from Uganda. He is a father to four children; all married and are causal labors. He and his wife and both practice small scale farming. Three years ago, Byarugaba has had an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him pain and discomfort and if not treated, it may result in intestinal tissue damage Fortunately, on September 17th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Byarugaba's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Byarugaba says “I can’t dream of the day I am relieved of this condition so as to continue with cultivation.”

Un is a grandfather of twenty from Cambodia. He has three sons, four daughters, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio. Two years ago, Un developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision and irritation. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Un learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two years seeking treatment. On September 10th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $211 procedure. "I hope that my father will be able to see clearly and can return to his work." said Un's daughter.

A few years back, Duncan displayed difficulties hearing though mild. As time went by, it intensified and people had to yell for him to respond. He would routinely turn up the volume on television and radio. It was quite strenuous for Duncan and people close to him. He began to miss gatherings of all sorts including church because he could barely hear a word. It has affected his interactions with people and he keeps asking what people are saying. Duncan’s son decided to bring him to Kijabe hospital where an audiogram test was done and severe to moderate hearing aids recommended. Duncan the father of three lives with his wife at their home in the Rift Valley region of Kenya. They both depend on their lastborn son who is a motorcycle driver and thriving better than their other two children. Duncan’s wife is diabetic and also restrains from working much. His son has raised 10,000 Kenyan Shillings towards his father’s treatment and cannot raise the entire funds needed. They are therefore appealing for help.