Emmanuel is a 32-year-old small-scale farmer. He has been married for four years and works alongside his wife as a farmer. He and his wife hope to one day raise children together. For the past year, Emmanual has experienced swelling and discomfort in a sensitive area that has impacted both his ability to work and his personal life. Due to his condition, Emmanual can't work on the farm and has a difficult time supporting his family. After seeking medical care, Emmanual was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On June 6th, Emmanual will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. African Mission Healthcare is requesting $230 to fund Emmanuel's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Emmanuel says, “I am afraid that this condition might be the one affecting my fertility and I hope for the best results once am operated on with your support. I will also be able to get back to resuming farming.”

Khetyas is a 73-year-old retired rice farmer from Kampot province. She has one daughter and four grandchildren. Sadly, she lost her husband during the Khmer Rouge regime, thus she lives with her daughter, who sells fish. She cares for her grandchildren while her daughter works, and in her free time enjoys going to the local mosque. About one year ago, Khetyas developed a cataract in her right eye, causing itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. As a result, it is difficult for her to cook for her grandchildren because she cannot see well in the dimly lit kitchen. She also has difficulty seeing colors and faces clearly. She is concerned about falling or injuring herself due to poor eyesight, so she does not like going out on her own and requires someone to accompany her. When Khetyas learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four and a half hours to seek treatment. Fortunately, doctors at CSC were able to diagnose her symptoms and create a treatment plan quickly. On May 9th, doctors will perform cataract surgery on Khetyas. Doctors will implant an intraocular lens in her right eye. After recovery, she will recover her eyesight and be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Khetyas shared, "I hope after surgery I can see better and do housework well."

Mercy is a 38-year-old mother from Uganda. She completed her senior four education and pursued training as a secretary at an institution. Regrettably, she was unable to continue her studies due to financial constraints. She is married to a builder who works in a local setting, and Mercy is a small-scale farmer. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Mercy and her husband have two children and are currently expecting their third. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section (C-section) because of scars from her previous two C-sections. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) is helping Mercy undergo a C-Section on August 8th. This procedure will cost $252, and Mercy needs your support to help with the funding. Mercy says, “I will be glad when am treated under your care. I will be able to deliver my baby well thus resuming to farming for a living.”