Tugumisirize is a cleaner from Uganda and a mother of 6 children, with her last born 8 years old and in a first grade student. Tugumisirize works at St Mary’s College Rushoroza and her husband is a part-time driver at Rushoroza Parish. They own a three-room semi-permanent house for shelter and work hard to make ends meet for their family. For the last eight years, Tugumisirize has experienced discomfort from a mass that is increasing in size on her right thigh. Doctors recommend that the mass be removed to finally relieve her condition and limit future risks. Tugumisirize traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On January 13th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Tugumisirize needs help to raise $145 to fund this procedure. Tugumisirize shared, "It has been difficult working because of this condition."

Turyasingura is a 22-year-old farmer. She is married and a mother to one child in the first grade. Turyasingura wasn't able to proceed with school herself after completing senior four due to lack of school fees. She stayed at home farming until she got married, and she and her husband both currently make a living by farming. They grow food crops for home consumption and sell off the remaining amount to support their family. Turyasingura presented with a painful solid mass in her left breast. The mass is painful upon touch, and needs to be removed. Fortunately, she traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On January 26th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Turyasingura needs help to raise $196 to fund this procedure. Turyasingura shared, “I have hope that all will be well and I expect a better life and health after I have fully recovered."

Chhan is a 69-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has three daughters, five sons, and many grandchildren. His wife passed away two years ago so now Chhan lives with his youngest son who is a day laborer. In his free time Chhan enjoys listening to the news on the radio. About two years ago, Chhan developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, affecting his daily life. When Chhan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours with his son seeking treatment. On December 21st, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and 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. Chhan said, "I hope after surgery I can see well so I can plant some vegetables around my home and easily to drive anywhere by myself."