Meet Stedia, a young woman from Uganda. She and her husband have two kids (one in nursery school and one in primary class two) and are expecting their third child soon. Stedia's father passed away when she was young. Her mother could not afford her school fees alone, so Stedia left school after primary class seven. She works as a small-scale farmer and owns a small salon where she does hairdressing to supplement her income. Her husband is in the motorcycle business. During her free time, Stedia enjoys spending time with her family. Stedia is expecting her third child soon. Her doctors recommended that she deliver via a cesarean section because of two previous scars. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Stedia undergo a C-Section on September 5th. AMH is requesting $252 to fund this procedure. Stedia said, "Our income as a family has always been inconsistent, which created difficulties in paying for my previous deliveries, but we have hope that with your support, we will be able to have a successful delivery this time."

Khetyas is a 73-year-old retired rice farmer from Kampot province. She has one daughter and four grandchildren. Sadly, she lost her husband during the Khmer Rouge regime, thus she lives with her daughter, who sells fish. She cares for her grandchildren while her daughter works, and in her free time enjoys going to the local mosque. About one year ago, Khetyas developed a cataract in her right eye, causing itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. As a result, it is difficult for her to cook for her grandchildren because she cannot see well in the dimly lit kitchen. She also has difficulty seeing colors and faces clearly. She is concerned about falling or injuring herself due to poor eyesight, so she does not like going out on her own and requires someone to accompany her. When Khetyas learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four and a half hours to seek treatment. Fortunately, doctors at CSC were able to diagnose her symptoms and create a treatment plan quickly. On May 9th, doctors will perform cataract surgery on Khetyas. Doctors will implant an intraocular lens in her right eye. After recovery, she will recover her eyesight and be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Khetyas shared, "I hope after surgery I can see better and do housework well."

Lang, a caring grandmother, is a 57-year-old retired rice farmer who resides with her daughter and two grandchildren. Her daughter earns $150 per month working in a factory making brand-name handbags, the only income to support the family. Lang helps look after the house and children while her daughter is at work, and in her free time, she visits her local pagoda. Around one year ago, Lang developed a cataract in her right eye, causing blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and discomfort. She cannot continue her work in the rice fields due to increased irritation from the sun. She has difficulty seeing things, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go places alone. When Lang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On June 15th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Lang said: "I hope that after the surgery, my vision will improve, and I will be able to see better. I want to work in the rice field again and join for ceremonies, even in distant places."