Ndyanabo is a farmer from Uganda. He is a married father to two children: a daughter who is married and is a small-scale farmer and his son is also married and practices small-scale farming. Five years ago, Ndyanabo has had an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him weakness and pain. Fortunately, on February 20th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Ndyanabo's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Ndyanabo says, “I hope all will be well after my surgery is done.”

Ron is 60-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She lives with her husband and youngest daughter. She has two sons and eight grandchildren as well. She tends to the gardens around their house and raises vegetables. At night she enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio. One year ago, Ron developed a cataract in her left eye eye, causing her irritation, tearing and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Ron learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On June 2nd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Ron said, "I hope that can see enough to take care of my grandchildren, and keep planting all the vegetables around the house."

Socheat is a 21-year-old blacksmith from Cambodia. He has three siblings, a sister and two brothers, and in his free time he enjoys playing soccer, singing karaoke, and listening to music. In November 2019, Socheat was in a severe motorcycle accident, injuring his left shoulder. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is unable to move his left arm, and experiences a loss of sensation in his left shoulder. He is unable to work and experiences daily pain. Socheat traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On January 8th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his arm and return to work again. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $696 to fund this procedure. "I hope that my shoulder will be in full function again and I can return to work without any pain," he shared.