Robinah is a 57-year-old hard-working mother of two children from Uganda. Robinah is a widow, and both she and her adult children work as small-scale farmers in Rukiga District. For years, Robinah has been waking up each morning to tend her food crops, her hands and heart full of commitment and strength to work for her family. Despite her family's low income, Robinah has always worked hard to provide for them. Two years ago, Robinah started experiencing troubling symptoms, which started with abdominal pain. It was nothing sharp or urgent, just a quiet discomfort and occasional spotting. She thought the symptoms would go away, but the pain persisted. Sometimes she would be okay for a while, and then it would come back, even more intense. Robinah decided to seek medical care from a local health center, but was sent home with little more than pain medication. No diagnosis, no answers. Her condition worsened to the point that she could not go to her farm. Providing for the family was left to her children, who also had their own families. Desperate and running out of options, Robinah made her way to Rushoroza Hospital, borrowing transport money from her village cooperative. At Rushoroza Hospital, she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, non-cancerous tumors that grow in the uterus. Doctors have recommended a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $319 to fund Robinah's surgery. On March 10th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Rushoroza Hospital. Once recovered, Robinah will be able to resume her daily activities free of her painful symptoms. Robinah says, "I feel like I have lost my self-esteem. What I wish is to heal, live a healthy life, and continue taking care of myself."

Yet is a retired rice farmer from Kandal province, Cambodia. She is an 87-year-old widow; her husband, two sons, and one daughter died in the Khmer Rouge’s region. Now, she lives with her niece and her sister. Yet likes to listen to the monk pray on the radio. About one year ago, Yet developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Yet learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On June 4th, doctors will perform a small incision 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 $263 procedure. Yet said, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better, so I can easily recognize relatives and go around, and I want to help my sister sell bananas."

Nahreen is a three-year-old girl from Tanzania. She lives with her parents and her younger brother in a loving household that carefully supports her development. Nahreen was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. Her parents first noticed the exaggerated outward curvature of her legs soon after she began walking. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. Without treatment, the condition could worsen as she grows, affecting her ability to walk, play, and attend school comfortably. Her parents look forward to seeing their daughter walk confidently, play with peers, and participate fully in childhood activities without limitation. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $810 to fund treatment for Nahreen. The procedure is scheduled to take place on March 6th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Nahreen's mobility, allow her to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications. Nahreen's mother says, “Our wish is to see her walk freely and grow strong like other children.”