Visal is a 16-month-old boy from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and brother in Kep province. His father works as a construction worker, while his mother works as a grocery seller and cares for the children at home. At home, Visal enjoys playing with his older brother and taking naps. In September 2023, Visal suffered a burn injury from hot water on his right finger. Now, burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the 2nd and 3rd fingers of his right hand. It is difficult for him to grab objects, and limits the function of his hand. When Visal's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 25th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him use his hand easily again. Visal's family is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $395 more to fund this procedure. Visal's father shared, "I hope my son will be able to use his hand easily again and have no problems in the future."

Nhem is a 77-year-old retired rice farmer from Kandal province. She is has been a widow for 40 years since her husband was killed by the Khmer Rouge. She lives with her daughter, who is also a farmer, and her three grandchildren. At home, she enjoys listening to the radio, especially when the monks pray, and she likes to visit the pagoda. For the last five months, Nhem's vision has been getting worse. She developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. In addition to being unable to travel to her favorite pagoda alone, she feels badly that she requires more assistance with daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning. When Nhem learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On December 7th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Nhem needs help raising $253 to fully fund this procedure. She said, "I hope that after the surgery, my eye will improve and I will be able to see better. I want to help my daughter with the children and the housework, and I want to join the ceremonies and go to the pagoda without any trouble."

Voeun is a 63-year-old mother of five from a rural area of Cambodia. She lives with her husband, three of her children, and one grandchild. Her other two children already moved out of home, and they help support the family by working as truck drivers. Prior to her accident, Voeun worked alongside her husband, farming corn and potatoes. She loves playing with her grandchild and cooking for her family. In March this year, Voeun fell from the stairs in her home and broke her left hip. Since then, she has been experiencing chronic pain, unable to walk, sit, or sleep comfortably. She was seen by a traditional healer in her village, but her condition did not improve. Voeun traveled five hours to seek treatment at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) in Phnom Penh. On April 26th, she will undergo a hemi-arthroplasty surgical procedure, to address her fractured femoral head and repair her hip joint. Surgery and physiotherapy will alleviate pain and help Voeun walk again. Voeun is able to contribute $100 towards the cost of her treatment and needs help raising $544 more to fund the procedure. Voeun says, "I hope that after treatment, I will return to work, support my family, and help in taking care of my grandchild."