Libo is a spirited seven-year-old boy from South Sudan who loves to play and explore with his siblings. His family lives on what they grow in their farm, making every day a struggle to provide basic needs. Unfortunately, this means that Libo and his brothers have never had the chance to go to school. Tragically, in November 2023, Libo suffered a serious fall while playing, injuring his left leg. Although his mum rushed him to a nearby hospital, it had limited capacity to determine how badly he was hurt. Despite multiple visits to other hospitals, Libo didn’t receive the help he desperately needed. As the days went by, his leg swelled, and the pain grew worse. Presently, he cannot walk independently and relies completely on his mother to carry him. In June 2024, Libo was referred to a medical facility in South Sudan for the specialized care he required. After thorough examinations, he was transferred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya, in August 2024. It was here that doctors discovered the severity of his condition: his leg has become infected, and the surrounding bones are broken. To save him, they recommend surgery to drain the infection and remove the damaged bones. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Libo receive treatment. On August 6th, Libo will undergo surgery, giving him a chance to heal and return to the joyful life of a child. However, the $505 needed for surgery is beyond what Libo’s family can afford. Libo's mother traveled from South Sudan to Kenya, filled with hope for her son’s recovery, and is now seeking help. She says, “I hold onto hope for my son's recovery. Libo is in so much pain; he struggles to sleep at night as the cold makes his pain even worse.

Evan is a six-year-old boy who lives with his grandparents. He is an only child and his mother is a student pursuing fashion and design. His grandparents are farmers growing maize, beans, and potatoes. Evan came to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, with symptoms of pain and progressive swelling to his left arm. He reports that he sustained an injury following a fall while playing in school. An x-ray revealed that Evan has a dislocation and fracture on his left arm. Evan underwent skin traction on a pole to help reduce the swelling and relieve his pain. He continues with limb elevation and pain management as he awaits surgery. On September 13th, Evan will undergo surgery to repair the dislocation and fracture. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $884 to fund Evan's surgery and care. After complete recovery, Evan should no longer be in pain and will be able to play with his friends again. Evan’s mother says “My son is in a lot of pain and unable to perform activities with his arm. Please help my child so that he can be able to go back to school.”

Khuon is a 71-year-old rice farmer from Kandal province, who lives with his wife who sells Khmer cakes in local market. They have four sons, five daughters and 13 grandchildren. In his free time, Khoun likes going to the pagoda and visiting his grandchildren. One week ago, his left eye was hit by a flying wood chip. Khuon developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him pain, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. When Khuon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On August 2nd, doctors will perform intra-capsular cataract extraction (ICCE), corneal wound repair, and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Khuon was able to contribute $50 towards his medical care but needs help raising the remaining $203 in funds. Khuon said: "I hope after surgery I can see better and I can help my wife make Khmer cakes."