Va is a 65-year-old security guard from Cambodia. He has six children, fifteen grandchildren, and enjoys listening to Khmer music on the radio and relaxing at the local cafe with his friends. Five months ago, Va developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Va learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 09, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $211 procedure. "I hope that after my surgery, I will be able to see clearly so I can return to my work."

Phan is a 70-year-old food seller from Cambodia. She has three sons, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her free time. One year ago, Phan developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Phan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On August 12, 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 $211 procedure. She says, "I hope that I will return to helping my children with the housework, and I will be able to see more clearly so I can go outside on my own and recognize people's faces."

MbangirwaKibuka is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. He is married with five children. For 18 years, MbangirwaKibuka has had bilateral inguinal hernia. If not treated, the hernia may result in intestinal tissue death or damage. Fortunately, on July 16, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund MbangirwaKibuka's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Kibuka says, “I think my health will be restored because it has been longstanding and even I had lost hope but God does his way and now am looking forward to receiving support from SAFE and I continue with farming.”