Sonita is a creative and energetic six-year-old girl with two older brothers. In order to support their family, her father works in construction and her mother works in a factory. Some of Sonita's favorite activities are painting and riding her bike. One day, Sonita's mother noticed that she had stopped talking and playing with her friends. After further inspection, she discovered that Sonita had an ear infection, which was causing her pain. She also had a preauricular sinus skin pit on her left ear, meaning there is a cyst right in front of the ear above the ear canal marking a misplaced sinus tract. This causes her to experience discharge, swelling, and pain in her ear. Fortunately, a neighbor in their village told Sonita's family about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), so they traveled there to receive treatment for Sonita. On July 7th, she will undergo ear repair surgery to remove the skin pit and treat the infection. Our medical partner is requesting $297 to fund this procedure. Sonita's mother says that she hopes her daughter's pain goes away so she can grow up with good health.

Phat is a 73-year-old retired soldier. He was married with four children, but his wife and two of his children have unfortunately passed away. Now he lives with his son who is a mechanic. At home, he enjoys spending his time watching TV and listening to the news on the radio. One year ago, Phat developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him to experience blurry vision and light sensitivity. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on his own. When Phat learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On July 5th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Phat says, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better and I can go outside and recognize things well again."

Martin is a 21-year-old student training to become a motor vehicle mechanic. He is the middle child of five, and his younger siblings are still in school. Martin's father works as a boda-boda (motorcycle) taxi driver. Martin shared that he was relying on his parent’s insurance coverage to help with his medical costs, but his request for financing was turned down due to his age. About a week ago, Martin was riding his father’s motorbike when he slipped and was in an accident. He was rushed to a local clinic and then referred to our medical partner's hospital, AIC Kijabe Hospital. Martin sustained a deep laceration to his left calf, and now he is unable to walk. He underwent an urgent debridement procedure but still needs a split-thickness skin graft of his lower left leg to fully heal. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Martin receive treatment. On June 17th, surgeons will perform a debridement and skin graft procedure to help the wound heal and avoid infection. Once he is healed, Martin will be able to walk again. AMH is requesting $1,185 to fund this procedure. Martin says, “I am unable to walk and even work. I hope to heal and get back on my feet and go continue with my studies.”