Boniface is an 8-year-old student who is in the fourth grade. His mother shared that he is an avid learner, and his best subjects are Swahili and Mathematics. Boniface is the youngest child in his family of four children. He comes from a community where they practice small-scale farming and keep livestock. Where he lives, children around the age of three to five start looking after the baby goats and lambs around their home to help contribute to the family's daily chores. Boniface also enjoys going out with his older sibling to collect firewood. Boniface has clubfoot in his right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Boniface's family was able to travel to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), for treatment at their care center. On April 22nd, surgeons will perform a clubfoot repair procedure to help Boniface walk easily. AMH is requesting $935 to fund this surgery. Boniface is hopeful that he will be able to be more active soon!

Ley Thy is a 56-year-old grandmother who sells vegetables at the local market with her husband. She enjoys playing with her grandchildren, listening to the news, and cooking for her family. Because of her diabetes, Ley Thy has experienced problems with her left foot, resulting in pain and difficulty walking. Surgeons at our local partner hospital, Children's Surgical Centre, have determined that they will need to amputate Ley Thy's lower leg, which will preserve the rest of her leg, and enable Ley Thy to walk without pain. Ley Thy is scheduled for surgery on May 2nd, and needs help to pay for the cost of the $479 operation. This includes the surgery, medication, and her post-operative stay in the hospital. Ley Thy shared: "I hope that I can walk again after this surgery, and I will have no more infections or pain. I want to be healthy enough to care for my grandchildren."

Thou is a 69-year-old widow. She has one son who makes furniture in a local woodshop. Her husband passed away a long time ago, and until recently, she supported herself as a fruit seller in her neighborhood. At home, she likes to listen to movies on TV. One year ago, Thou developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Thou learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled there seeking treatment. On February 28th, 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. "I hope after surgery I can see well and be more independent," shared Thou.