Neath is married with three sons, four daughters, and many grandchildren. She lives with her husband and her oldest daughter, and they all grow rice and mangoes to sell at the local market. Neath shared that she likes to listen to monks pray on the radio and visit the local pagoda when she is able. Two years ago, Neath developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia and blurred vision. She has trouble doing household tasks and is frustrated with her inability to recognize faces. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. As a result, she is unable to go places on her own. When Neath learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four and half hours seeking treatment. On January 18th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $229 to fund her procedure. Neath shared, "After surgery, I hope I will see better. I want to be able to go outside without help and take care of myself and my grandchildren again."

Panha is a studious, happy 11-year-old boy in grade four. He has 3 brothers and is the second oldest in the family. His parents are farmers, and his mother makes extra money cleaning hotels and businesses. When he is not studying, he enjoys reading books and playing with his friends. For several years, Panha has been experiencing congestion, sore throat, and a hard time breathing at night. He finds it difficult to swallow and doesn't eat much or sleep well at night. These symptoms make him not want to attend school. Panha was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $241 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Panha, which is scheduled to take place on January 13th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Panha of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. His mother shared, "I hope the doctors can fix Panha so he will eat well, and sleep at night. He wants to be like the other children, and he needs help."

Naw Khu is a 25-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her parents and two brothers in a village. Naw Khu is a homemaker, while the rest of her family works as farmers growing beans and nuts on their land. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic and the Burmese military takeover, Naw Khu's family has had difficulty selling their crops. In early September 2021, Naw Khu started to experience edema in her whole body, and especially in her face, legs, and hands. Her abdomen has also become enlarged and she has experienced a loss of appetite. She has had abnormal bleeding and feels tired when walking long distances. At night, she often has a fever and has difficulty sleeping. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), is helping Naw Khu receive treatment. On December 9th, she will undergo a CT scan, or a procedure in which x-ray images taken from several angles are combined to produce cross-sectional images of the body. This scan will hopefully help doctors diagnose her condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Now, Naw Khu needs help raising $414 to cover the cost of Naw Khu's CT scan and care. Naw Khu shared, "sometimes I want to give up, but I feel bad for my mother. She tries very hard to help me. She spends all her time with me. I feel sorry for her."