Phionah is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She and her husband divorced about 15 years ago but later reconciled and remarried. Phionah has had eight children and shared that three of her children passed away. Phionah has been experiencing progressively severe lower abdominal pain and other worrisome symptoms for the past ten years. Additionally, she frequently experiences intense headaches and excessive sweating. It is difficult for her to work as a result of her symptoms. Without support from her family, she lives in poverty and is socially isolated, no longer participating in gatherings in public places. Phionah has been diagnosed with adenomyosis and needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $219 to fund Phionah's surgery. On May 25th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at AMH's care center. Once recovered, Phionah will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Phionah says, “I can never afford this, even if given ten more years. I kindly appeal for your support to undergo this surgery. I will resume farming when stable.”

Nim is a 65-year-old retired rice farmer. She is a widow with three sons, four daughters, and 12 grandchildren, living in Cambodia. She currently stays with her youngest daughter, who helps support them by working in a nearby garment factory. Five months ago Nim developed a cataract in her right eye. As the cataract has continued to grow, Nim's vision has become increasingly impaired, making her reluctant to go out on her own, and causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. Nim sought help from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. Now, she is scheduled for cataract surgery on January 10th, at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. During the surgery, doctors will remove the cataract, and implant an intraocular lens in Nim's eye. Now she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Nim said: "I hope after surgery my eye can see better. I want to easily go out to far away places - and I want to go by myself, and I want to take care of my grandchildren."

Rayan is a one-month-old infant and the firstborn child in his family. He lives with his mother and her parents. His mother just completed her aviation diploma, but is currently unemployed. His father is also unemployed. Rayan has clubfoot of both feet, a condition in which his feet are twisted out of shape. This will cause him difficulty walking and even wearing shoes in the future. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Rayan receive treatment. He traveled to AMH's care center where, on January 17th, he will undergo clubfoot repair surgery. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily. Now, Rayan and his family need help raising $935 to fund his procedure and care. Rayan’s mother shared, "I am afraid my son won’t have a normal life in the future. I hope he gets the treatment that helps his condition."