Pov is a determined 17-year-old student from Cambodia. He lives in Kandal Province with his parents and is the youngest of five siblings, all of whom are married. His father sells drinking water, and his mother stays at home to care for the family and manage household tasks. He is currently studying in Grade 11 and enjoys physics. He dreams of becoming a doctor in the future. His favorite meals are soups, especially those with lots of vegetables, and he enjoys playing football with his friends in his free time. Eleven months ago, Pov sustained electrical burns to both hands in an accident. As the wounds healed, severe scar contractures developed, affecting the right first finger webspace and the left fifth finger. The scar contractures have tightened the skin and limited movement in both hands. This makes it difficult for him to grasp objects, hold items properly, and write his school lessons. He also feels self-conscious about the appearance of his scars and often hides them by wearing long sleeves. Pov sought treatment with our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). On May 21st, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve hand movement and restore better function. This treatment will help him write more easily, hold objects comfortably, and regain confidence in using his hands for daily activities and school. His family can contribute $25, but needs help raising $627 more to fund his procedure and care. Pov said, “I hope this surgery will help my hands move normally again so I can write my lessons easily, hold things without difficulty, and feel confident without needing to hide my scars anymore.”

Neng is a 48-year-old factory worker from Cambodia. She is married and lives in Kampong Speu Province with her husband, who works as a construction worker. They have four children, all of whom work in factories. In her free time, she enjoys planting vegetables around her home and caring for her grandchildren. On July 27th, 2026, Neng stood up from a chair, twisted her right leg, and fell to the ground, injuring her right knee. An X-ray confirmed a fracture of her right patella, or kneecap. Her fractured kneecap causes significant pain and swelling in her right knee. She has been unable to walk since the accident and currently relies on a wheelchair. Moving her knee is also painful and difficult, making it challenging for her to carry out her normal daily activities. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 17th, Neng will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will repair and stabilize her fractured kneecap, supporting proper healing and helping her regain knee movement. With recovery, it is hoped that she will be able to walk more comfortably and return to her normal daily activities. Neng and her family can contribute $100, but need help raising $500 more to fund her procedure and care. Neng said, “I hope this surgery will repair and stabilize my fractured kneecap, reduce my pain, and help me regain movement so I can walk again and return to my normal daily activities.”

Anderson is 62 years old and a farmer from Malawi. He had hoped to spend his days tending his fields and enjoying the company of his wife and grandchild. Living in a village in Dedza District, Malawi, he and his wife have watched their six children grow up, marry, and build lives of their own. However, nine months ago, Anderson started experiencing troubling symptoms that affected his ability to farm and do his daily tasks. He was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. He started using a catheter and was given medications, but these only brought temporary relief. Physicians at our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital, determined that Anderson should undergo a prostatectomy, surgery to remove part or all of the prostate. For Anderson, the possibility of treatment has brought renewed hope. Yet the cost of surgery remains beyond what he and his family can afford. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Anderson is scheduled to undergo surgery on June 11th, and needs help raising $530 to fund this procedure. Once completed, it will hopefully improve Anderson's quality of life. More than anything, Anderson wants to regain his health, return to his farm, and once again provide for his household without the burden of constant illness. He says, “This condition has kept me away from my fields and changed my life. I hope that after treatment, I can get back on my feet and live freely again.”