Sak is a five-year-old kindergarten student from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Thom with his mother and older brother, who is in Grade 6. His parents divorced three years ago, and he is currently under the care of his mother, who works as a chef in a private household. He enjoys going to school and likes learning Khmer reading and writing. In his free time, he plays outdoor games with his friends in the neighborhood. His favorite food is vegetable soup, and he hopes to become a police officer in the future. For the past three months, Sak has been experiencing difficulty in breathing during sleep, difficulty swallowing, and recurrent sore throat (pharyngitis). This has affected his sleep quality, which has led to reduced energy, and impacted his ability to focus at school. The recurrent throat infections also cause frequent discomfort and illness. Sak was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Sak, which is scheduled to take place on May 13th. During the procedure, surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Sak of his symptoms, allowing him a healthier life. His mother says, “After the surgery, I hope my son can breathe and sleep better, so he can wake up energetic, attend school happily, and enjoy being a child again.”

Yoem is a 62-year-old woman from Prey Veng province. She previously worked as a laborer, washing dishes, but she is no longer working. She is a widow, as her husband passed away 11 years ago from meningitis. She has two sons and two grandchildren, and she lives with her youngest son, who works as a tuk-tuk driver. In her free time, Yoem enjoys listening to monks chanting and praying on her little radio. About six months ago, Yoem developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Yoem learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On August 3rd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $263 procedure. Yoem said, "I have an age-related cataract, and I hope that after my surgery, my vision will improve so that I can recognize my relatives more easily, go out independently, and travel to places farther from home with confidence."

Carolina is a 19-year-old second-year university student from Malawi. She is a twin and the firstborn in a family of four children. Her father works as a weighbridge operator, while her mother earns a living by selling chickens. Three years ago, Carolina was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. Since then, she has experienced frequent abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss, leading to repeated absences from school. She has sought care at different hospitals without lasting improvement. With her university examinations coming up in June 2026, she is eager to get the treatment she needs and focus on her studies. Fortunately, on May 6th, Carolina will undergo hernia repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. She is raising $575 to fund the surgery, which will allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. "Thank you for your consideration towards my condition. I am patiently waiting for my healing that will change my life and brighten my future as a student," said Caroline.