Naphin is a cheerful two-year-old girl from Cambodia. She lives with her mom and brother in rural Kampong Spueu province. Her mom sells duck eggs off the back of her bicycle in the surrounding villages and markets. At home, Naphin loves to play with dolls and enjoys eating soup with rice. Naphin was born with syndactyly of both hands. This means her little and ring fingers are fused together on both hands. It is difficult for her to use her hand to feed herself or pick up objects. Her mother worries that she will face challenges when she starts school. Fortunately, on May 8th, surgeons will perform a syndactyly repair procedure to separate and release the fused fingers. Naphin's family is able to contribute $50 but needs your help to raise $394 more to fund this procedure. After surgery, she will feel more comfortable and will be able to use her hands more easily. Naphin's mother shared, "After the surgery, I hope Naphin's fingers will be separated and she can use her hands to eat and write more easily."

Reaksa is a 12-year-old student from Cambodia. She lives in Phnom Penh with her parents and brother. Her mother works in a clothing factory, and her father is a tuk-tuk tricycle driver. Reaksa is the oldest and is currently in sixth grade, while her brother is in kindergarten. In school, she enjoys mathematics class and dreams of becoming a police officer when she grows up. At home, she likes to eat egg-fried rice, read books, and do her homework. For several months, Reaksa 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, Reaksa experiences poor hearing and left ear pain, accompanied by ringing in the ear. The pain in her ear makes her feel very uncomfortable at school, often leading to her absence from class. Reaksa traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On June 20th, she will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Reaksa's family was able to contribute $75 towards her medical care but needs help raising the remaining $851 to fund the procedure. Reaksa's parents shared: "We hope Reaksa will no longer be in pain and her hearing will be normal in the future."

David, a 30-year-old Bible college graduate from Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is the sixth of eleven siblings and harbors a deep passion for teaching children and youths. In 2021, he arrived in Kenya to pursue a Diploma in Bible Theology. Since 2019, David has endured chronic pain in his right groin area, which has also affected his right leg, making walking a challenge during painful episodes. In June this year, doctors diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia and undescended testicles. David's condition worsens in cold weather, especially in the mornings and evenings. To manage the pain, he uses a supportive belt and applies warm water massages, but the colder climate has made his symptoms more severe. Throughout his college years, David struggled to attend classes regularly due to pain, even losing a part-time job as a French teacher because he couldn't stand for long periods. Despite these challenges, David successfully graduated in July this year. Currently, David is unemployed and lacks the financial means necessary for his surgery. He relied on a scholarship to cover his diploma fees, as his parents in Congo were unable to support him. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping David receive treatment. On August 12th, he will undergo corrective surgery at AIC Kijabe Hospital, so he can hopefully regain his health and pursue his passion for teaching. Now, David needs help to fund this $707 procedure. David says, “I love teaching children and the youth, and I hope to receive the treatment so I can pursue my dream.”