Sok Horng is a 24-year-old woman who lives with her parents and her husband. Her parents are rice farmers and her husband works in a retail shop. At home, Sok Horng enjoys trying new recipes and listening to music. On August 25th, 2024, Sok Horng was in a motorcycle accident that resulted in a fracture of her right ring finger and a laceration of her upper lip. She was treated at a public hospital in Phnom Penh, where surgery was performed on her lip. Sok Horng came to our medical partner, Children Surgical Center (CSC), because she could not afford another surgery for her finger. Currently, she experiences swelling and intense pain, and is worried that it will make it difficult for her to work. On August 26th, Sok Horng will undergo a closed reduction and cast application surgery on her finger to ensure that the bones heal correctly, and reduce the risk of complications, allowing her to use her finger for work again. Sok Horng is able to contribute $50 but needs help to raise $435 more to fund the procedure. Sok Horng said, "I want to return to work soon and be able to help take care of my parents at home."

Enock is an elderly man from Lilongwe District in Malawi. He is a retired carpenter, who used his skills to build a two-bedroomed house that he rents out for income. He says he is lucky to have a wife who supports him, and grandchildren who keep him on his feet. Two months ago, Enock started experiencing painful urination followed by what felt like a closure of the urethra and he could not pass urine or stool. He sought medical help at a local hospital where he was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate and a catheter was placed. He was given a follow up appointment for five months later and that is when he decided to visit our medical partner's care center Nkhoma Hospital. The diagnosis was confirmed and an open prostatectomy was recommended, which is surgery to remove part or all of the prostate. Unfortunately, Enock is unable to pay the total cost of treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Enock receive treatment. On June 6th, surgeons at Nkhoma Hospital will perform a prostatectomy, relieving him of his symptoms and improving his quality of life. Enock is able to contribute $57.77 towards the cost of his treatment and needs help raising $530 more to fund the procedure. Enock says, " I am hopeful that the surgery will provide me relief and I will be able to function normally again.”

Dorothy is a farmer from Uganda. She is married with two children. She farms for a living, growing food crops for home consumption and selling the surplus to generate an income for the family. Her husband is employed in the boda-boda motorcycle taxi business. In 2022, Dorothy gave birth to her third child who was stillborn. She is currently expecting and doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Dorothy undergo a caesarian section on May 15th. This procedure will cost $252 and Dorothy needs your support. Dorothy says, “I kindly request that you have mercy on me. Help me with my delivery because I don't know where else I can get money to pay for my surgery.”