Adama is a three-year-old boy from Mali. He is the seventh child and only son in his family. His mother is a homemaker, and his father, unfortunately, is ill, with limited opportunities to work and support the family. Adama often spends time with his grandmother as a caretaker in their large family. About a month ago, Adama began to experience swelling in a sensitive area, often accompanied by pain and a lack of appetite that alarmed his grandmother. His troubling symptoms prompted the family to seek medical attention at the local community health center. There, Adama was diagnosed with a right inguinal-scrotal hernia, requiring surgery. Fortunately, Adama is now scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Centre de Santé de Référence, on June 29th. Our medical partner, Muso, is requesting $611 to fund his surgery. Upon completion, Adama should be able to live a healthier life without further complications to his mobility or fertility. Adama's parents are expecting their son to heal well after his treatment. "We are hopeful that treatment will allow him to live a good life. Thank you for being so helpful," shared his parents.

Pheareak is a 33-year-old soldier living in Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who works in a garment factory, and their son, who is a kindergarten student. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with friends in the village. About six months ago, Pheareak had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the eardrum, in his right ear to perforate. For this reason, Pheareak experiences ringing in his ear, hearing loss, and ear pain. He experiences difficulty hearing, which affects daily communication and quality of life. The ear pain also causes discomfort, especially in cold weather. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Pheareak receive treatment. On April 2nd, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Pheareak can contribute $100, but needs help raising $263 more to fund his procedure and care. Pheareak said, “After the surgery, I hope that the ringing in my right ear and hearing loss will improve, the pain in my ear will go away, and I will be able to hear normally again.”

Rith is an 18-year-old high school student from Takeo Province, Cambodia. He lives with his parents and two younger siblings. His father works as a construction worker, and his mother works in a footwear factory. He is currently in 9th grade and hopes to become an army officer in the future. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in the village. Three months ago, Rith was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused paralysis of his right arm. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury — damage to the nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. As a result, he experiences shoulder droop, pain, numbness and is unable to lift his right arm, making it difficult to perform daily activities and basic self-care. Fortunately, on May 7th, Rith will undergo brachial plexus repair surgery with the help of our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. His family can contribute $75, but they need help raising an additional $662 to fund his procedure and care. The surgery will allow him to regain movement and independence in his daily life. Rith said, “I hope the surgery will reduce my pain and help me regain movement in my hand and shoulder so I can return to my normal daily activities.”