Scovia is a jovial 41-year-old farmer from southwestern Uganda. She is a married mother to five children, including a son who is a mechanic and four daughters who are all in school. Scovia is the local counselor for her family's parish. She also farms for a living, growing crops for for her family to eat, rearing pigs, and selling the surplus for extra income. Her husband works as a casual laborer getting jobs where he can. Three years ago, Scovia developed a painful cyst on her right arm. She can barely bend it, and her condition did not improve with pain medication. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Scovia receive treatment. On March 23rd, surgeons at AMH will remove the mass. Now, Scovia needs help raising $137 to fund her procedure and care. Scovia shared, "I'm hoping for better health and life after my surgery so I will be able to resume farming to sustain my family."

James is is a 43-year-old man who is married with two children. James and his wife are casual laborers taking any job available, which means their income is limited and inconsistent. James was brought in on a stretcher by his wife and brother. His wife shared that they have had a very difficult life recently. James has been bedridden following a fall and broken leg as they could not afford the cost of his treatment. Fortunately a neighbor intervened and now he is seeking help. Our medical partner's team will perform a fracture repair to heal his leg and they also plan to follow up to assess if he has weakened bones. If not treated James may never be able to walk again and his leg may heal with deformity. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is raising $1,049 to fund this procedure. “I have been at home at the mercy of God. At least my neighbor directed us to Nazareth Hospital. I hope I can get help so that hopefully I can walk again,” said James quietly.

James, a hardworking father of three children, works on casual labor jobs as a builder and often complements that with farming to earn a living for his family. His wife is a farmer. James desires to have his children go to school to the highest levels, which he missed out on while growing up. For about a year now, James has had a left inguinal hernia. The hernia causes him pain that he describes as needles and pins and this prevents him from working well. He visited Nyakibale Hospital and doctors have recommended surgery. He is not able to raise the funds needed and appeals for help. Fortunately, on May 4th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund James's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to work more comfortably and confidently. James says: “I am the breadwinner to my family but with poor health, I am unable to work well. I hope to regain my health and continue providing for them.”