Dar is a six-year-old girl from Thailand. She lives with her parents and attends pre-school at a Thai public school. Her father works at a cattle farm, and her mother is a homemaker. Dar enjoys playing with her cats and toys and spending time on the phone during her free time. Dar has been diagnosed with a congenital cataract in her left eye. She experiences blurred vision in her left eye, which makes her rely on her right eye for reading and seeing. Additionally, there is a noticeable misalignment in her left eye. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Dar receive treatment. On August 6th, doctors will perform a lens replacement surgery during which they will remove Dar's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, Dar's family needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Dar’s mother says, “I feel very grateful to Watsi. We could not afford my daughter’s surgery, which made me feel sad and worried for her. Now, she is about to get her surgery soon. I am very happy. After recovery, I hope she thrives in school and pursues her education successfully."

Ky is a retired rice farmer from Kandal province, Cambodia. She is 69 years old and has a son, a daughter, and five grandchildren. Ky lives in a small village with her daughter and her family. Both her daughter and son-in-law work as rice farmers, while Ky stays home to help take care of her grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys going to the pagoda to pray. About three months ago, Ky developed a cataract in her left 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. Ky has difficulty seeing things now, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Ky learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 29th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Ky and her family are able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $153 more to fund the procedure. Ky shared, "I hope after surgery, I can see clearly and not be afraid to go out on my own. I want to plant vegetables around my home to sell at the market so I can help support my family."

David is a nine-year-old student from Cambodia. He is the oldest of three siblings, having a younger brother and sister. His mother works as a cleaner for a charity organization, while his father is a taxi driver. About two weeks ago, David had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his right ear, to perforate. As a result, David experiences pain and has a blood clot in his ear canal. It is difficult for him to pay attention in school, because of the discomfort. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 27th, David will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, during which surgeons will close the perforation. David's family is able to contribute $50 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $437 more to fund the procedure. The funds will cover medications, supplies, and inpatient care. David's mother says: "I hope my son can undergo the surgery to relieve the pain in his ear and help him concentrate in school."