Samoeurn is a 71-year-old retired teacher from Cambodia. He has four sons, two daughters, and 10 grandchildren. He retired around 20 years ago. He likes to read books and teach his grandchildren how to read Khmer literature. Samoeurn also enjoys watching boxing on TV. Four years ago, Samoeurn developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Samoeurn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours to seek treatment. On June 29, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. The procedure will cost $229 and he needs your help to fund his surgery. Samoeurn shared, "I hope that I will recover my vision. Then, I can look after my grandchildren at home, plant some vegetables for food, and go anywhere outside by myself."

Nasuuna is a farmer from Uganda. She is a married mother with one child, who dropped out of school and is currently working as a domestic house maid in Kampala. Her husband is a small-scale farmer and he also earns a living through farming for both home consumption and for income. They earn less from their farm due to using poor agricultural methods. Nasuuna presented at the hospital with a mass on her left leg, which she has had for the past ten years. She experiences pain and discomfort when walking. Nasuuna traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On March 10th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Nasuuna needs help to raise $187 to fund this procedure. Nasuuna says “I hope that all my worry for pain will go after I have received my surgery.”

Sophy is a 42-year-old noodle seller from Cambodia. She and her husband have been married for 19 years and have two children together, one son and one daughter, both in elementary school. Her husband is a farmer and sells his vegetables at the same market where Sophy works. She spends much of her time looking after their two young children, and taking them to play outside in nature. In March 2020, she dislocated her left elbow in an accidental fall. A neighbor made a splint out of bamboo for her, which she wore for three weeks. However, her elbow soon became swollen and stiff. She is unable to use her left arm, and she feels a constant mild pain in her elbow. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On July 13th, Sophy will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. This procedure will allow Sophy to regain movement of her arm and reduce the pain. Sophy said, "I am looking forward to picking my kids up in my arms and playing with them again once my elbow feels no pain."