Narom is a 42-year-old rice farmer who is married and has one son. Narom's wife also works as a farmer and their son is in school. Unfortunately, Narom does not work in the rice field often anymore because of his poor vision. When he is at home, he enjoys listening to the news and music on the radio. Five months ago, Narom developed a cataract in his left eye causing him irritation, blurry vision, and occasional pain. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Narom learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for an hour seeking treatment. On October 11th, 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. Narom shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly again. Then, I can go to the rice field and help my wife. I also want to raise and sell chickens to earn money to support my family."

Kim is a 52-year-old wife and mother. She and her husband have one daughter and three grandchildren. Kim lives with her husband who works as a farmer and their daughter who works as a garment worker. In her free time, Kim enjoys listening to the news and the monks pray on the radio. One year ago, Kim developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Kim learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On October 18th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Kim shared, "I hope I can see clearly again so I can help my husband in the rice field and help my daughter take care of my grandchildren. I would like to be able to get around easily and do my housework well."

Nehemia is a nine-year-old child from Tanzania and the fourth born in a family of five children. She is currently in kindergarten and she loves singing the vowels. Nehemia's parents keep livestock for a living and sell the milk. Once in a while, they also sell a goat to make additional money. Nehemia has clubfoot of her left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Nehemia traveled to visit our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), to receive treatment. On September 14th, surgeons at AMH's care center will perform clubfoot repair surgery. Now, AMH is requesting $935 to fund Nehemia's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she will be able to walk easily. Nehemia’s father shared, "every day when she gets home from school she complains of pain and you can easily see she is trying not to put pressure on the foot due to fear of pain. Please help my daughter."