Enock is an elderly man from Lilongwe District in Malawi. He is a retired carpenter, who used his skills to build a two-bedroomed house that he rents out for income. He says he is lucky to have a wife who supports him, and grandchildren who keep him on his feet. Two months ago, Enock started experiencing painful urination followed by what felt like a closure of the urethra and he could not pass urine or stool. He sought medical help at a local hospital where he was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate and a catheter was placed. He was given a follow up appointment for five months later and that is when he decided to visit our medical partner's care center Nkhoma Hospital. The diagnosis was confirmed and an open prostatectomy was recommended, which is surgery to remove part or all of the prostate. Unfortunately, Enock is unable to pay the total cost of treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Enock receive treatment. On June 6th, surgeons at Nkhoma Hospital will perform a prostatectomy, relieving him of his symptoms and improving his quality of life. Enock is able to contribute $57.77 towards the cost of his treatment and needs help raising $530 more to fund the procedure. Enock says, " I am hopeful that the surgery will provide me relief and I will be able to function normally again.”

Chantha is a 42-year-old mother from Cambodia. She has two sons whoa re both in primary school. She and her husband sell drinks and snacks to travelers on a corner along a busy road in Prey Veng province. In her free time, she helps her children with their homework. Since birth, Chantha has had a rare, slow-growing, non-cancerous tumor called a chondroma that developed on the end portion of her right thigh bone. In rare cases, a chondroma can turn into cancer. Three weeks ago, she was in a road traffic collision, injuring her right leg. Her leg is swollen, she is unable to walk, and she is in pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On July 5th, Chantha will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will allow the surgeons to remove the chondroma, stabilize the bone, and restore her mobility. This will decrease her pain and help her walk easily again. Chantha's family was able to contribute $100 towards her medical care but need help raising the remaining $383 to fund the procedure. Chantha said: "I hope to return home soon to care for my children and be free from pain."

Sancia is an 11-year-old girl and the oldest of two siblings from Kenya. They live with their mother who takes on casual jobs like washing clothes to support her family. Sancia has been suffering from reduced hearing since she was three years old. This has led to delayed milestones in her life, such as difficulties with speech because she can hardly hear sounds around her. Her mother has undertaken numerous journeys to various hospitals looking for a cure, but these efforts have not been successful. Now in the 5th grade, Sancia is having a harder time academically due to her hearing issues. Her speech is distorted, making clear communication difficult. Sancia was referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, where doctors recommended fitting bilateral hearing aids to improve her hearing and potentially improve her speech difficulties. Sancia will be fitted with hearing aids on September 6th and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, needs help to raise $748. Sancia’s mother says, “Sometimes I ask her to bring me something and she brings a completely different item. She is not doing well in school, and I am afraid she is missing out on her childhood. I hope you can help her regain her hearing so she can enjoy her childhood."