Sok Na is a third-grader from Cambodia. She is nine years old and lives in Kampong Cham with her grandmother. Her mom and dad live about two hours away in order to be near their factory jobs. Sok Na loves reading, and she dreams of being an English teacher! She also loves playing with her neighbors and being outside in her free time. Four years ago, Sok Na developed a small mass on her ear. Since then, the mass has grown larger and is sometimes itchy. She also worries her classmates are looking at it when she is at school. Sok Na traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On May 2nd, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. CSC is requesting $273 to fund this procedure. Sok Na's family contributed $100 to her care. Her grandmother said: "I hope she can feel comfortable and go back to school soon."

Annet, who is 39 years old, is a farmer living with her second husband and two children in Uganda. Annet's husband is a casual builder in their village. About six years ago, Annet started feeling mild neck pains. She then developed a small neck swelling that started to increase in size over time. She thought it was a temporary condition, and tried using herbs, which did not help her at all. Instead, she began to experience troubling symptoms, including mild airway obstruction, and unusual fatigue, which have impeded her work as a farmer. Ultimately, Annet was diagnosed with a non-toxic goiter, for which she needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Annet receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on April 11th at Rushoroza Hospital, when surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $333, and Annet and her family need your help to raise this money. Annet says: “I pray for a successful surgery. I hope to live a normal life once again. I will continue with farming so that I may be able to continue taking good care of my family.”

Robert is a 37-year-old carpenter. He is a humble, disciplined, and kind gentleman, and the third-born in a family of four brothers. He remained in school for as long as he could but had to drop out due to rising tuition. Robert recently got married. His wife is a hairdresser and he works as a carpenter on a commission basis. While they both work very hard, their combined income is still low. Over a year ago, Robert started to have swelling in his left leg. The swelling causes him to experience piercing pain and paralysis, which hinders his ability to work. Although he had not sought medical treatment before, he decided to see a doctor when the symptoms became severe. Robert traveled to African Mission Healthcare (AMH), our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. Fortunately, surgeons at AMH are able to help, and surgery to remove Robert's mass is scheduled for April 13th. Now, Robert needs help to raise $137 to fund this procedure. Robert says “I hope I will get healed, walk well, and will be able to resume my activities in good health.”