Mugosi is a baby from Tanzania. Mugosi is a thirteenth born child in a family of fifteen children. His is the seventh and last to his mother and his father is a polygamous man with four wives. Mugosi's parents are subsistence farmers and his father is the head of the village council. Since he was 9 months old, Mugosi has had an inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him discomfort and he often cries Fortunately, on February 19th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $539 to fund Mugosi's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Mugosi's father shared, "I am worried that this problem may bring more complications to him in the future, please help him get this treatment."

Samet is a 41-year-old taxi driver from Cambodia. He has two daughters and a son. After work, he likes to go to the gym to workout and help his kids study their lessons. Ten years ago, Samet had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his left ear to perforate. For this reason, Samet experiences tinnitus, ear discharge, and hearing loss. He cannot hear or communicate easily with others, making his work as a taxi driver difficult. Samet traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On March 10th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Samet said, "I hope that my hearing will improve and I will no longer have an ear infection."

Ngoeun is a 68-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has four daughters, two sons, and twenty-five grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys taking care of her grandchildren and listening to the radio. Five months ago, Ngoeun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Ngoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On January 2nd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. "I hope that I will be able to see clearly so I can help my family take care of my grandchildren," she said.