Orineitwe is a 53-year-old farmer and a mother to five children. She and her husband work as small scale farmers to make ends meet, and they own a three-room semi-permanent house. 16 years ago, Orineitwe began experiencing troubling symptoms including neck pain and swelling, mild headaches and weight loss. She was diagnosed with multinodular goiter. Because of her condition, she can no longer carry heavy loads on her head and she is no longer able to bend down comfortably while farming. She sought treatment at our medical partner's care center, and learned that surgery is required to treat her condition. She is concerned that without treatment, her symptoms will worsen and the goiter could become malignant. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Orineitwe receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on June 2nd at AMH's care center where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. Now, she needs help to raise $293 to fund the procedure. Orineitwe shared, “I pray for a successful surgery. I'm hopeful that after surgery I will be able to farm and to take good care of my family.”

Chantha is a 65-year-old food seller at a school. He has three daughters and five grandchildren. Chantha lives with his wife and their youngest daughter. These days, Chantha does not go to the school with his wife to sell food because of his poor vision. He stays at home and watches his grandchildren. Chantha enjoys watching the news and Khmer boxing on TV and listening to the monks pray on the radio. Five years ago, Chantha developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him sensitivity to light, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Chantha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On May 24th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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 $229 procedure. Chantha shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see ok again so I can help my wife sell food at the school again."

Kyomuhangi is a 52-year-old farmer and a married mother of four children. She and her husband grow maize, beans and potatoes for their family. For ten years, Kyomuhangi has struggled with lipomas on both thighs. Initially, the lipomas were not painful but recently, she experiences pain, particularly when walking. She is concerned that without treatment, she could experience complications. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Kyomuhangi receive treatment. When she was examined at AMH's care center, surgery was recommended. On June 8th, surgeons will remove the masses and now, Kyomuhangi needs help to raise $137 to fund this procedure. Kyomuhangi shared, “I hope to get better health-wise and get relieved of this pain I have been having. I will resume farming once I fully recover.”