Linus is a 29-year-old man from Kenya. Born in a large family of 12 children, Linus was not able to complete his studies as his parents could not afford school fees for Linus and his siblings. He was working as a casual laborer, but jobs were tough and inconsistent. Through hard work, he was able to purchase a second-hand public service vehicle, which provides him with a modest but honest living. Linus has two children, but they are living with their mother, with whom Linus is no longer in communication. On January 13th, Linus's life changed dramatically. He was assaulted with a machete and sustained multiple severe injuries. He suffered fractures of the left distal radius and ulna, open infected fractures of the left distal tibia and fibula, and cortical disruption of the right tibia. He received first aid treatment and was transferred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, for further care. Surgeons were able to treat his wounds and fractures on his arm, hand, and ankle. However, Linus still needs contracture release and a skin graft surgery to facilitate healing and regain strength and mobility. He has used up his government medical insurance because of his multiple procedures, and now needs help to raise funds. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Linus receive treatment. On February 16th, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery to help him use his hand easily again. Now, he needs help to fund this $1,239 procedure. Linus says, "I am in the hospital fighting alone, the people that assaulted me are well known to me, I don't know why they did that to me. I thank God they didn't kill me. Hoping for recovery, please help me."

Robinah is a 57-year-old hard-working mother of two children from Uganda. Robinah is a widow, and both she and her adult children work as small-scale farmers in Rukiga District. For years, Robinah has been waking up each morning to tend her food crops, her hands and heart full of commitment and strength to work for her family. Despite her family's low income, Robinah has always worked hard to provide for them. Two years ago, Robinah started experiencing troubling symptoms, which started with abdominal pain. It was nothing sharp or urgent, just a quiet discomfort and occasional spotting. She thought the symptoms would go away, but the pain persisted. Sometimes she would be okay for a while, and then it would come back, even more intense. Robinah decided to seek medical care from a local health center, but was sent home with little more than pain medication. No diagnosis, no answers. Her condition worsened to the point that she could not go to her farm. Providing for the family was left to her children, who also had their own families. Desperate and running out of options, Robinah made her way to Rushoroza Hospital, borrowing transport money from her village cooperative. At Rushoroza Hospital, she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, non-cancerous tumors that grow in the uterus. Doctors have recommended a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $319 to fund Robinah's surgery. On March 10th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Rushoroza Hospital. Once recovered, Robinah will be able to resume her daily activities free of her painful symptoms. Robinah says, "I feel like I have lost my self-esteem. What I wish is to heal, live a healthy life, and continue taking care of myself."

Nalin is a 78-year-old retired tailor from Phnom Penh from Cambodia. She is widow whose husband died during Khmer Rouge, and has three children and 13 grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter who is a house maker. At home, she enjoys listen to the monks' sermon on the radio and take care of her grandchildren. Nalin is diabetic, and about a month ago, her right eye's retina detached, causing her blurred vision, redness and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Nalin learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On February 25th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, Nalin needs help to fund this $706 procedure. She says: "I hope that after my surgery, my eye will be able to see better than now. I look forward to being able to recognize places, and walk on my own.