Ion is a government worker from Cambodia. He has two sons, one daughter, and one grandchild. He likes watching the news on TV. A year ago, Ion developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him photophobia and blurred vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Ion learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 4, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $211 procedure. He says, "I hope I can return to work and spend time with my family."

Chhun is a potato farmer from Cambodia. She has three daughters, three sons, and eight grandchildren. She likes to watch boxing matches and look after her grandchildren. Four years ago, Chhun developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Chhun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On June 5, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure. She says, "I hope my vision is restored so I can continue my work as a farmer and support my family. I hope to lead an independent life."

Brahim is a young farmer from Cambodia. He has a brother and five sisters. He likes to tend to the farm and spend time at home. For the past 13 years, Brahim had an ear infection. This infection caused a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind the ear drum. For this reason, Brahim experiences hearing loss, ear discharge, and tinnitus. It is difficult for him to hear, and he is often uncomfortable from the ear discharge. Brahim traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On June 11, he will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $842 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. He says, "I really hope the infection goes away and I can hear clearly again."