Sethika is an eight-year-old student from Kandal Province, Cambodia, where she lives with her parents, who work as grocery sellers. She is one of a set of triplet sisters and has an older brother. She enjoys reading and writing Khmer and hopes to become a doctor when she grows up. Sethika was born with a facial condition affecting her jaw. In November 2025, she underwent open reduction and internal fixation of the right mandible — a procedure in which screws and a plate were inserted to support correction of the deformity. The hardware now needs to be removed as part of her staged treatment plan, after which surgeons intend to perform mandibular distraction to further improve jaw development and facial symmetry. Fortunately, surgeons at Watsi's medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On June 16th, Sethika will undergo hardware removal, which will cost $378. Once completed, this procedure will allow her staged treatment to continue and support her long-term jaw function and appearance. Sethika's mother said, “As a mother, I am very grateful that my daughter has received this treatment. I hope she will continue to recover well and that each step of her treatment will help her grow up healthy, confident, and happy like other children.”

Pang is an 85-year-old man from Cambodia. His wife passed away, and he currently stays with his sixth child, who works in a garment factory. His other children are all married and live with their own families in nearby areas. He enjoys resting at home, growing vegetables, listening to Buddhist chanting, and chatting with friends in the village. Recently, Pang was struck by a motorbike while walking with his bicycle, leaving him with severe left hip pain. He has been diagnosed with a left femoral fracture — a break in the upper part of the thigh bone — which has made walking extremely difficult and greatly affected his mobility and independence. Fortunately, on April 21st, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, will help Pang undergo a hip hemiarthroplasty, a procedure to replace part of the hip joint and relieve pain. Pang's family can contribute $50, but needs help raising $662 more to fund his procedure and care. Pang said, "I just want to be free from this pain and walk on my own again. After the surgery, I hope I can move around independently and return to my normal daily life.”

Robert is a three-year-old boy from Malawi. He is a bright and playful little boy and the only child of his parents. Since birth, Robert has had an inguinal hernia. It causes pain and discomfort, preventing him from moving, walking, and playing comfortably. For three years, his mother has been worried about her son's health. Fortunately, on August 11th, Robert will undergo hernia repair surgery at Nkhoma Hospital, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $421 to fund Robert's hernia repair surgery. Once completed, Robert is expected to live more comfortably. Robert’s mother shared, “I want to see Robert grow up without the pain he has known since he was a baby. I want him to run, play with other children, go to school, and enjoy his childhood without us always worrying about the swelling coming back. I believe after the surgery, he will have the chance to live a normal and happy life like other children.”