Moulan is a four-year-old kindergarten student from Cambodia. She lives with her parents in a small neighborhood in Battambang province. Her father is a public servant, and her mother works at a construction equipment shop. She is the only child of the family. She is a smart kid who enjoys writing and reading Khmer literature and playing with toy cars and dolls with her cousins. Her favorite dishes are pizza and various kinds of soup. She dreams of becoming a soldier when she grows up. Moulan was born with amniotic band syndrome, resulting in the absence of her right leg. After undergoing a modified Marquardt procedure with fibula reconstruction, she developed a below-knee amputation stump infection. It causes pain and mild discharge, preventing her from maintaining proper hygiene, wearing her prosthetic leg, and walking comfortably. When Moulan's parents learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for six hours to seek treatment. On January 22nd, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to treat the stump infection and promote healing, allowing her to wear her prosthetic leg, reduce pain, and regain the ability to walk and move independently. Now, Moulan needs help to fund this $417 procedure. Moulan's mother said, “After the surgery, I hope that my daughter will properly heal, so she can wear her prosthetic leg and walk around easily.”

Francis is a 32-year-old farmer from Uganda who is married and has three daughters. Francis grew up in a large family as the oldest child of seven. After completing his studies up to Senior Two, Francis now practices small-scale farming with his wife to provide food and income for their family. For the past ten years, Francis has had a supraumbilical hernia. The hernia causes recurrent swelling that is sometimes painful. Over time, the hernia has increasingly affected his ability to work, as he finds it difficult to bend and carry out physical activities with ease. Francis is concerned about his family's wellbeing because his condition has left him feeling weaker over time. Francis also experiences lower abdominal pain, and at times, even walking becomes too difficult. In search of treatment, Francis visited several clinics where he was prescribed painkillers, but these provided only temporary relief and did not address the underlying problem. He also tried using local herbal remedies, but his condition did not improve. Eventually, a friend advised him to seek medical attention at our medical partner's hospital, Rwibaale Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Francis undergo hernia repair surgery on June 9th. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. AMH is requesting $234 to fund his procedure. Francis said, "I hope to get rid of pain and also be able to bend and resume my duties after recovery."

Punleu is a 17-year-old Grade 11 student from Cambodia. He lives in Kampot Province with his parents and younger brother, who is in Grade 8. His father works as a construction contractor, and his mother stays at home to manage household duties and take care of their orange farm. Punleu enjoys studying Khmer literature. In his free time, he likes listening to music and playing volleyball with his friends in the village. He hopes to become an agricultural specialist in the future. In December 2024, Punleu was in in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture in his right lower leg. He was treated at a provincial hospital where he underwent ORIF surgery with plate and screw fixation of the leg. Since the surgery, he has been experiencing pain when walking long distances and stiffness in his right leg during cold weather, which affects his daily activities and mobility. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 18th, Punleu will undergo a hardware removal procedure to reduce pain and stiffness and improve his walking ability and overall comfort. Punleu's family is contributing to his surgery, but they need to raise an additional $303 for the procedure. Punleu says, “After the surgery, I hope I will be able to walk better without pain, regain my strength and confidence, and return to my normal daily life, studies, and activities without any limitation.”