Arahufu is a two-year-old boy who loves football. He is the youngest child in a family of five children. Aruhufu's father works as a ‘manamba’, where his job is to call passengers onto a bus at the bus stop. When he manages to fill all the sits in the bus, he is then given some money. Arahufu was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus, a condition in which his legs bow outward. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, he has difficulty walking and running. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Arahufu. The procedure is scheduled to take place on September 14th. Treatment will hopefully restore Arahufu's mobility, allowing him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decreasing his risk of future complications. Arahufu’s mother shared, “I can never find the money needed to cover my son’s treatment cost. I am struggling to even put food on the table. Please help him.”

Pov is a 56-year-old security guard who lives with his two sons and one daughter who are all students. He is unable to work and has no income, so he stays home to care for his children. He likes to listen to the news on the radio in his free time. Two years ago, Pov developed a cataract in his right eye causing him blurry vision and difficulty seeing in low or bright light. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Pov learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On September 10th, doctors will perform a small incision 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 $229 procedure. Pov shared, "I hope I can see clearly again after surgery. I want to go back to work again to earn money to support my children's studies and my living."

Oun is a 62-year-old farmer. She has two daughters, three sons, and many grandchildren. Oun lives with her husband and their son who is also a farmer. Nowadays, her vision is very limited, so Oun often stays home to care for her grandchildren. She enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio. This started three years ago when Oun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and sometimes tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and half hours seeking treatment. On July 6th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Oun shared, "I hope after surgery my eye sees clearly so I can go outside and help plant crops and rice."