Ronald is a hard working student. He comes from a family of five, and both his parents are small-scale farmers. They currently live in a rental house with two rooms, and Ronald is the oldest of three children, all of whom are in school. Due to financial constraints, his parents have been unable to seek medical treatment for their son until now. The family is appealing for financial support to help cover the cost of their son's surgery and improve his overall well-being. Since April last year, Ronald has had a hydrocele, which is a swelling in a sensitive area. The swelling causes discomfort and disfigurement. The pain makes it difficult for him to walk to school, and once in school, he is unable to play with other children or concentrate in class. If left untreated, he could develop an infected hydrocele, which could lead to future risks. Fortunately, on April 12th, he will undergo hydrocele repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $146 to fund Ronald's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Ronald's father says, “I will be grateful when my son is treated with your support as he will be able to continue with school.”

Stephen is a nurse from Uganda. He has a certificate in nursing and is employed as a nurse at Rushoroza hospital in Uganda. He stays in the hospital staff quarters because he has not built his own house yet. He is single but has dependents especially his parents who are small scale farmers with very low income. He has one brother and six sisters. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. Four months ago, Stephen began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe abdominal pains of the right upper quadrant. He shared his complications with a doctor at Rushoroza hospital and a scan was done. He was diagnosed with gall bladder sludge and was given treatment. He thought he would feel better but this has not happened. A month later, it was discovered that the sludge had turned into gall bladder stones. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Stephen receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo surgery on May 13th at our medical partner's care center. This procedure will cost $284, and Stephen and his family need your support. Stephen says, “My performance has been impacted because of my current medical condition. I pray that I may get well through surgery and continue with my nursing duties at Rushoroza hospital.”

Sam Art is a 63-year-old retired rice farmer from Kandal province, Cambodia. She lives near her younger sister, who helps support Sam Art by working in a nearby rice field. They spend much of their time together and enjoy volunteering at the pagoda in their village. About four years ago, Sam Art developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Sam Art learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled two hours seeking treatment. On August 7th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Sam Art is able to contribute $50 to the cost of the surgery and is asking for help to raise the remaining $253 to fully fund the procedure. She shared, "After surgery I want to plant some vegetable to sell in my village and help support myself and my sister."