Vicent is a peasant farmer from Uganda. Vicent has been having a scrotal swell for the past one year which gives him a lot of discomforts. He has not been able to attend the hospital previously due to lack of money. He came to our facility through a referral and was diagnosed with a hydrocele. Fortunately, on November 12, he will undergo hydrocele repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Upon successful treatment, Vicent will have reduced chances of complications from the swell. However, he does not have the money required for the surgery. Vicent is a peasant farmer together with his wife. He has overtime lost 8 of her 10 children, leaving him with psychological torture. Vicent's income is too little to afford the cost of care. He appeals for financial assistance. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $139 to fund Vicent's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Vicent says, “Am expecting to have a changed life after surgery and continue with cultivation.”

Sam is a 55-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two children, five grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her spare time. Two years ago, Sam developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her pain and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sam learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On December 10th, 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 $211 procedure. "I hope that I will be able to help take care of my grandchildren after my surgery and I will be able to help plant rice again. I hope to be able to go outside on my own and no longer have any pain in my eyes," she shared.

Oudom is a third grade student from Cambodia. He has two older brothers, and enjoys playing games with his siblings after school. When he was four years old, Oudom had an ear infection. This infection caused a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind the ear drum. For this reason, Oudom experiences ear discharge, infection, itchiness, and hearing loss. He has a difficult time communicating others and is often unable to concentrate in class. Oudom traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On January 2nd, he will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $925 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. "I hope that my son will no longer suffer from any infection and he will be able to hear without any issues." -Oudom's Mother