Panha is a 7-year-old second grader who lives with his parents on the southern coast of Cambodia. His mother works in a nearby canned food factory, and his dad works in construction. Panha loves creating art, eating Cambodian street food, and learning Cambodian culture and history at school. In July 2022, Panha was playing at home when he accidentally knocked over a boiling pot and sustained burns on the lower part of his body. Burn scar contractures have developed around his hip and groin, making it difficult for him to walk or attend school comfortably. When Panha's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 16th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help Panha walk easily and feel comfortable again. CSC is requesting $495 to fund this procedure. Panha's family contributed $100 to his care. Panha's mom said, "I hope Panha feels better after surgery and can focus at school."

Mai is a 59-year-old rice farmer from Kompong Thom province who needs eye surgery. He is married and has one daughter, two sons and seven grandchildren. He and his wife are rice farmers, as are all of his children. Two years ago, Mai developed a pterygium in his right eye, which causes him to experience itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, which is the mucous layer that lubricates the eye. When the conjunctiva is exposed to too much sun over time - as happened with Mai, who spent most of his working life outside - cells grow abnormally over the pupil of the eye, causing vision impairment. Mai needs surgery to remove the abnormal cells, which will be replaced by a conjunctival graft. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is here to help. On September 1st, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will operate on Mai, restoring his vision. The total cost of this procedure - including the medications, supplies and two days of inpatient care - is $225, and Mai needs your help to raise this money. Mai said: "I hope after surgery the irritation and red eye will go away. I want to go back to growing rice and see better."

John is a 36-year-old private primary school teacher from Uganda. After completing secondary school, he decided to go to a teacher’s college, where he studied primary-level teaching. John is married to a small-scale farmer, and they have three kids together. Their eldest two children are six and four years old and both attend school, while their youngest is three years old and hasn't started school yet. They all live together in a rented room. Nine years ago, John developed a small swelling on his right cheek. He didn't seek medical attention because he thought it would disappear with time, but the swelling continued to grow. Although he treats the swelling with herbs at home, John hasn't seen any positive change. Now, John experiences pain around his cheek and is increasingly concerned about the size of the swelling. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. John traveled to AMH's care center to receive treatment and was diagnosed with a lipoma, a type of non-cancerous tumor. On June 7th, John will undergo surgery at AMH's care center to remove the lipoma. Now, John needs help to raise $145 to fund this procedure. John says, “ I hope I will get well after surgery and continue with my teaching duties after complete recovery.”