Meet U Phar, a 67-year-old man living in an isolated part of Burma which has been in conflict for years and is neglected by the military government. Because of this, U Phar never used the government health system and has never been to a clinic or hospital in his life. In September, U Phar became ill with a kidney stone and a resulting obstruction in his kidney called hydronephrosis. If left untreated, these could result in permanent kidney damage. Luckily, U Phar met a medic in his village who referred him to our medical partner in Burma.
U Phar never went to school and so cannot read or write. He makes his living as a tenant farmer with his wife but he has been unable to work with his current condition. They use what they grow to feed themselves, and his son and daughter cut down trees in the jungle to produce charcoal to sell. U Phar has seven children, five who are married and living on their own. They can cover the basic living costs, but cannot save extra money easily.
For $1,330, we can help U Phar recover and regain his ability to work. Let’s help U Phar return to a higher quality of life!
