Chanya is a 10-year-old girl from Cambodia. She lives in a rural area in Kampong Chhnang Province with her parents and brother. Both of her parents work in a garment factory to support their family. Chanya is currently attending school and enjoys studying mathematics. In her free time, she likes reading and helping her mother with household tasks. Two years ago, Chanya sustained a puncture injury to her foot after stepping on a nail. Over time, her right foot and ankle worsened, resulting in calf muscle loss and the foot becoming stuck pointing downward. This condition has led to persistent pain and significant difficulty walking, especially over long distances. Her condition has affected her ability to attend school regularly and participate in activities. On April 21st, Chanya will undergo a correction procedure at our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which will cost $582, including surgery and post-op care. Surgeons from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, will operate on her right foot to improve foot position and walking function. Chanya's mother shared, “After the surgery, I hope that my daughter will be able to walk normally again without pain. I hope she can move more freely, play like other children, and go to school without difficulty. Most importantly, I hope this treatment will improve her quality of life and bring back her confidence and happiness.”

Chantha is a 36-year-old grocery seller from Cambodia. Her husband works in a shop, and they have two young children. In her free time, she enjoys teaching her children and managing the household. Ten years ago, Chantha suffered an ear infection. This infection caused her left eardrum to perforate. For this reason, she experiences pain, swelling, ringing in her ear, and ear discharge. The condition causes discomfort but also gradual hearing loss, which is affecting her daily life and activities. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Chantha receive treatment. On April 1st, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. She can contribute $100, but needs help raising $263 more to fund her procedure and care. Chantha says, “I hope that after this surgery, the years of pain, discharge, and hearing loss in my ear will end, and I can feel relief and comfort once more.”

Chhorn is a 64-year-old vegetable seller from Cambodia. She is married and lives with her husband and youngest child, who works as a chef. Her six children are all married and living with their own families in other provinces. To support her family, she sells vegetables at a local market. In her free time, she enjoys planting vegetables around her home. Ten months ago, Chhorn slipped and fell from a bed, causing a fracture of her right forearm. After the injury, she underwent surgery at a private hospital, where doctors inserted hardware into her right radius to stabilize the fracture and help it heal properly. Although the fracture has healed, she continues to experience pain when lifting, carrying, or grasping heavy objects. She also has occasional stiffness in her right arm, which makes it difficult to perform some daily activities and work comfortably as a vegetable seller. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On June 12th, Chhorn will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will help reduce her pain and stiffness, improve the function of her right arm, and allow her to lift and carry objects more comfortably. This treatment will help her return to her daily activities and work with greater ease. Her family can contribute $100, but needs help raising $278 more to fund her procedure and care. Chhorn said, “I hope this surgery will relieve the pain and stiffness in my arm. I want to be able to lift and carry things comfortably again and return to my daily activities without discomfort. I am very grateful for the opportunity to receive this treatment.”