Nita is a 13-year-old student from Cambodia. She is the second child in her family, with two sisters and a younger brother, all of whom are still in school. Her mother works in a shoe factory, and her father is a rice farmer. Nita is currently in 6th grade and enjoys her Mathematics class. She hopes to work on a farm like her father when she grows up. At home, Nita loves eating fried rice and spends her free time doing homework. In May 2019, Nita suffered a severe electric burn while playing at home. The burn affected both her hands and feet. Her left hand has scar contractures in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th fingers, while the first and second fingers on her right hand have scar adhesion and atrophy. It is hard for her to write at school, grip objects, and even feed herself due to the contractures in her hands and fingers. Nita's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, and sought treatment. On August 21st, our medical partner's staff will perform a burn contracture release surgery to address the contractures in her left hand. This procedure will release the tightness in her fingers, helping her use her hand more easily and improve her overall hand function. Her family is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $395 more to fund Nita's medical care. Nita shared, "After the surgery, I hope to recover quickly so I can go back to school."

Liam is a six-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the second-born in a family of three children. He is in primary 2 class and loves going to school. He also enjoys playing with other children and is very ambitious. Liam's father works as a messenger at a nearby supermarket, while his mother is a housewife. On September 21st, while playing with friends, Liam climbed a tree, fell, and landed on his left hand. He was taken to a hospital, where an x-ray revealed a closed fracture of the left radius. The doctors recommended an open reduction and internal fixation surgery (ORIF), but his father’s national health insurance card could not support the treatment because his mother had already used it. Liam’s family was asked to pay in cash, but they could not raise the required amount. The money his father earns as a messenger is barely enough to support the family. His father brought him to our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, where they were told they could be helped. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On October 3rd, Liam will undergo a fracture repair procedure that will speed up his healing. Given his young age, the treatment will also prevent the fracture from healing with deformity, and he will also be able to resume school. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,048 to fund this procedure. Liam's father shared: “My family depends on the little that I earn. I am unable to raise the money needed. I tried so many hospitals, but in all the places, they are asking for money. I am pleading for my son’s support so that he can have peace and be able to go back to school."

Thol is a rice farmer from Kampong Thom province in Cambodia. She is 59 years old with five children and four grandchildren. She lives with her husband, who is works as a rice farmer and takes on local construction jobs after the rice harvest. Thol primarily works as a rice farmer, but also sells seasonal fruit outside of a school in the village. Her children work at various construction jobs to help support the family. In her free time, she enjoys watching Cambodian sitcoms. Five months ago, the retina of Thol's left eye detached, causing her partial blindness and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Thol learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On October 7th, surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, Thol needs help to fund this $649 procedure. Thol says: "I hope to have surgery to restore my sight. I want to go back home to care for my family and work as I did before I lost my vision."