Nan is a 66-year-old rice farmer with two daughters, five sons, and 13 grandchildren. Nan lives with his wife who is a grocery seller and their daughter who is a farmer. These days, Nan can not go to the rice field because of his poor vision. He likes to listen to the news on the radio and watch boxing on TV. Three years ago, Nan developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him photophobia and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Nan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On August 10th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Nan said, "I hope after surgery I can see well again. I want to visit the pagoda, plant vegetables around my house, and help my wife sell groceries."

Charity is a 44-year-old farmer and a mother to four children, who are all in different grades in school. Charity is a local village counselor and she enjoys spending time with her family. She tends to about 10 local chickens and also does small scale farming to make ends meet. Her husband works at a retail shop to provide for the family as well. For three months, Charity has been experiencing bleeding, lower abdominal and back pain, and abdominal distension. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and a hysterectomy was recommended to help her fully heal. Successful surgery will reduce the chances of further complications like severe anemia. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $219 to fund Charity's surgery. On August 11th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at AMH's care center. Once recovered, Charity will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Charity shared, “I hope that I can get some relief from this pain after surgery and will continue rearing my chickens to provide for my family."

Mony is a 12-year-old student who is in 8th grade. She has three sisters and her parents work as grocery sellers. In her free time, Mony likes to read books. This has become more difficult for her because about two years ago, the retina of Mony's right eye detached. When Mony's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled there hoping for treatment. On October 14th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly again. Now, her family needs help to fund this $648 procedure. Mony shared, "I hope I can see well again. I want to do well in school and improve my reading and writing."