Sat is an 80-year-old retired bean farmer. She has two sons, four daughters, and 11 grandchildren, and lives with her youngest daughter in Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. Sadly, her husband passed away four years ago. Two years ago, Sat developed a cataract in her right eye, resulting in sensitivity to light and blurry vision. These symptoms make it difficult for Sat to see clearly, and to live completely independently. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Sat access the treatment she needs. On February 7th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her right eye. After recovery, Sat will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Sat said: "I hope my eye will see better. I want to make Khmer cakes to sell to improve our living."

Elithon is a curious and outgoing 5-year-old from Tanzania and a member of the Maasai community. He is the fourth child in his family of five. Our medical partner’s team shared that he loves to talk and was so excited to share about the amazing wild animals he saw on his way to their care center - his favorite being elephants! He also loves the cold weather in the mountains near his home. Elithon could not hide his excitement when he arrived at the care center for treatment. Elithon fell and tripped over a stove with a pot of boiling soup, causing him to burn his right arm. Burn scar contractures have started to develop and tighten the skin around his burn. Consequently, it is difficult for him to stretch and use his hand. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Elithon receive treatment. On February 27th, surgeons at AMH’s care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery that will help him use his hand again. AMH is requesting $832 to fund this procedure. Elithon’s mother says: “We are very excited to know that there is a place where our son can get treatment.”

Festus is a lively 6-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the third born in a family of five children. His parents own a small corn farm, which they use to earn a living by selling produce. Festus was born with hypospadias, a congenital abnormality that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience discomfort and will be at risk for infertility. Fortunately, Festus’ father was introduced to a social worker who brought the family to the care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH). BKKH is run by our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). As a result, on February 16th, surgeons at AMH will perform the corrective surgery. AMH is requesting $847 to fund the total cost of his procedure and care. Festus’ father says, “I want Festus to be treated and grow up like other children.”