Meet Kim Chea, a retired, 79-year-old grandmother, living in Kampong Thom province in Cambodia. She has five sons, five daughters, and fifteen grandchildren. Before retiring, she sold plates and dishware in the market. She currently lives with her husband and her youngest daughter, who sells papaya to earn income for the family. One year ago, Kim Chea developed a cataract in her left eye, which resulted in chronic discomfort and has also compromised her ability to see clearly. Kim Chea sought help for her condition from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On February 6th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform cataract surgery, and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. After recovery, Kim Chea will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Kim Chea said: "I hope after surgery my eye can see better and I can join ceremonies at the pagoda."

Sina is a 44-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She is married and has two daughters, both high school students. When she and her husband have a break from the rice fields, they like to watch movies and the local news on TV. Around five months ago, Sina developed a chalazion in her right eye, causing her pain and swelling. A chalazion is an inflamed cyst in a patient's tear gland. It is difficult for her to work and be outside. Sina traveled for six and a half hours to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On March 6th, surgeons will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Sina's symptoms should improve. She needs help raising $210 to fund this procedure. Sina said, "I hope after surgery my eye lid stop swollen and back to normal eye I can go to plant crop well and don’t worry about it anymore."

Elenita is a 60-year-old woman from Philippines. She previously worked as a Registered Midwife but lost her job during the pandemic's peak. She's now reliant on her four children for her daily basic needs. In January, Elenita began to experience troubling symptoms, including lower back pain that's radiating down to her lower extremities. She sought a medical checkup and was told to have an ultrasound and CT scan. The tests revealed that she was suffering from gallstones. These are small stones that are usually made of cholesterol that causes inflammation of the gallbladder. Elenita has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Elenita is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on February 17th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Elenita's surgery and care. Elenita shared, "Thank you, WATSI and World Surgical Foundation Philippines! You are such a blessing and I will never forget how you save my life. If in the future you will need my service as a midwife, I'm more than willing to help out."