Vun is a 38-year-old construction worker from Kampong Cham, Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who grows cassava, and their two school-aged children. As the family's primary income earner, he works long hours performing physically demanding construction work while also helping his wife on the farm whenever possible. About two months ago, Vun began experiencing severe lower back pain that radiated down his left leg. The pain gradually worsened and became especially severe during the past week, making it difficult for him to walk, stand for long periods, and continue working. A CT scan revealed a large herniated disc between the L5 and S1 vertebrae, compressing the nerve. After learning about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled two hours to reach the hospital and seek specialized care. On July 17th, he will undergo an L5–S1 discectomy (spinal surgery) at CSC to remove the damaged disc and relieve pressure on the affected nerve. The surgery is expected to reduce his pain, restore his mobility, and help him return to work and support his family. However, the cost of treatment is beyond what his family can afford, and he needs financial assistance to receive this life-changing surgery. They can contribute $100, but need help raising $1,500 more to help fund his procedure and care. Vun said, “I hope this surgery will take away the pain that has made even simple movements difficult. I look forward to walking normally again, returning to work, and providing for my family without being limited by my back.”

Joanita is a 25-year-old first-time expectant mother from Kabale District in Uganda. She and her husband are looking forward to becoming parents, and have tried to ensure that she's had a safe pregnancy. Joanita is a home maker while her husband works as a local radio presenter, the family's breadwinner. Although he works diligently, his earnings are often insufficient to meet the family's daily needs, rent, and outstanding loans. Throughout her pregnancy, Joanita remained committed to safeguarding her health and that of her unborn baby. She faithfully attended all her scheduled antenatal care visits at Rushoroza Hospital, where she received comprehensive maternal healthcare, including routine examinations, laboratory investigations, nutritional counselling, health education, and close monitoring of her pregnancy. Her pregnancy progressed well until the later weeks, when healthcare providers discovered that her baby was lying in a transverse position, which is when the baby lies across the uterus instead of in the normal head-down position. The medical team recommended an elective caesarean section as the safest method of delivery, to ensure the safety of Joanita and her baby. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Joanita undergo a C-Section on July 23rd. This procedure will cost $214, and Joanita needs your support. She says, "My husband and I have prayed and waited for this child with so much hope. We have done everything we could to protect this pregnancy, but today we cannot afford the surgery that will safely bring our baby into the world. I humbly seek your support, so I may safely hold my first child in my arms and begin motherhood with hope instead of fear. Your kindness will forever remain a blessing to our family."

Simeng is an eight-year-old Grade 4 student from Cambodia. She lives in Svay Rieng Province with her parents, who both work in garment factories, and a younger brother who attends kindergarten. Simeng enjoys studying Khmer, and dreams of becoming a nurse in future. In December 2025, Simeng was involved in a road traffic accident that caused a fracture on her left elbow. She underwent surgery at a hospital in Vietnam, where doctors stabilized the fracture with metal pins because her family lives near the Cambodia–Vietnam border. The fracture has healed well, and she has regained full movement and normal function of her left arm. She has returned to her daily activities, and the metal pins can now be safely removed as the final step in her treatment. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On July 13th, Simeng will undergo a surgical hardware removal procedure, which will cost $378. The surgery will remove the metal pins from her left elbow, completing her recovery and allowing her to continue using her arm comfortably for school, play, and daily activities. Simeng's father said, “I am grateful my daughter’s arm has healed. I hope removing the implants will complete her recovery, so she can continue growing up healthy and active.”