Kin is a retired rice farmer with one daughter, two sons, and five grandchildren. He lives with his youngest daughter, who is a garment worker. Kin's wife passed away from lung cancer ten years ago. Now, he stays at home and helps his daughter look after his grandchildren. He likes to listen to monks pray on the radio. Five years ago, Kin developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision and photophobia (sensitivity to light). He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Kin learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 3rd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. "I hope I can see clearly again after surgery," says Kin. "I want to see my grandchildren's faces and visit the pagoda by myself."

Yusra is a toddler and loving big sister from Tanzania. After her father left, her family has been living at Yusra's grandparents' house. Yusra's single mother supports her family through selling vegetables and fruits at a local market. Yusra was diagnosed with genu valgus, which results in knock knees that make learning to walk a big challenge. Because of the angle that her legs are bent, Yusra has been learning to walk for four months but with limited success. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Yusra. The procedure is scheduled to take place on June 29th. Treatment will hopefully restore Yusra's mobility, allow her to fully participate activities, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications. Yusra’s mother shares, "My baby is struggling a lot to walk due to her legs bending. I have been informed they can be corrected through surgery but we are not able to afford the treatment cost. Kindly help us."

Stes is a 75-year-old fisherman and rice farmer. His wife also helps fish and together they have one son. In his free time, Stes enjoys listening to the news. Five years ago, Stes developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him tearing, blurry vision, and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Stes learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled there seeking treatment. On June 28th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an implant in his right eye so he can see clearly after recovery. CSC is requesting $229 to fund this procedure. Stes cheerfully shares his post-recovery plans, "I hope I can see clearly so I can go fishing more and visit the mosque by myself."