Boneconcila is a 58-year-old woman from Uganda and a mother to two children. She works hard to provide for her children’s education, sharing that being unable to attend school when she was younger fuels her desire to help her children go through school. Boneconcila practices small-scale farming in rural southwestern Uganda to provide for her family. Six years ago, Boneconcila began to experience troubling symptoms, including anterior neck swelling, shortness of breath, and hoarseness in her voice. She was diagnosed with a goiter and needs to undergo surgery to heal. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help Boneconcila receive treatment. On October 11th, she will undergo a thyroidectomy at AMH’s care center. During this procedure, surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. AMH is requesting $252 to fund this surgery. Boneconcila shared, “I hope to be treated and regain my normal voice again."

Brendah is a 27-year-old businesswoman from Uganda. She and her family have a small retail store in the front room of their home. She shared that their income does not comfortably meet their daily needs. Brendah has two children and is expecting her third child soon. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Brendah is expecting her third child soon and visited our medical partner's care center for review. Her doctors recommend she deliver via a caesarean section in order to ensure the safety of both Brendah and her new baby. On January 5th, Brendah will undergo a C-section at the hospital of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). AMH is requesting $252 to cover the cost of this procedure. Brendah shared: "Based on my last two deliveries, I came early to ask for support for the success of my surgery because the doctor says I can’t deliver normally.”

Phouri is in eighth grade, and lives with his six year-old sister and his parents in Cambodia. Phouri's parents work at the local market, selling fish. Phouri is hoping to become a doctor after completing his studies. Phouri was diagnosed with bilateral genu valgum, also known as knock knees. This condition forces his legs to turn inwards, and makes it difficult for Phouri to walk. Fortunately, doctors at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help improve Phouri's mobility. On January 5th, Phouri will undergo a procedure at Kien Khleang Rehabilitation Centre to help resolve his condition. Now he and his family need your help to fund the $521 cost of the surgery. Phouri's mother said: "After surgery we hope that he can walk and play with his friends more easily."