Tha is a 55-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has five children, six grandchildren, and enjoys watching Khmer dramas on television in her spare time. One year ago, Tha developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and irritation. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Tha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On December 09, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. Tha said, "I hope that I will be able to see more clearly so I can help around the house and return to planting rice at the farm."

Nahurira is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a married mother to two children, both young and in school. She is a small-scale farmer who relies on her small piece of land to earn a living. She often times works on other people’s farms to earn an additional wage and to provide domestic essentials like soap and paraffin, and so does her husband. She lives in a small rental semi-permanent house around Kitanda town together with her husband and two children. Two years ago, Nahurira has had a supra umbilical hernia. She feels severe pain after eating, abdominal discomfort, and the umbilical mass increases in size on coughing. Fortunately, on April 7th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Nahurira's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Nahurira says, “I hope that my surgery goes on well, I will be healed from my condition, and be able to continue with cultivation in order to support my family.”

Hun is a 65-year-old mother of eight from Cambodia. She has ten grandchildren, and enjoys watching Khmer dramas on television. Six months ago, Hun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Hun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On January 13th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. "I hope that I can see more clearly so I can help plant rice and other crops, and take care of the housework," she said.