Mackline is a 23-year-old small-scale farmer and mother. She has two children, one from a natural birth and one delivered via a cesarean section, and is currently expecting her third child. Her husband works as a boda-boda motorcycle taxi driver, and she supports her family by engaging in small-scale farming. Among her siblings, she is the fifth born; all her siblings are married and self-employed. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Mackline has attended various antenatal clinics to help support a healthy pregnancy. However, due to Mackline's previous C-Section and a short inter-pregnancy interval–meaning the period between her two pregnancies was short and thus raises potential risks–her pregnancy is considered high risk. Doctors recommended Mackline deliver via a cesarean section again to ensure the safety of both her and her baby. Thankfully, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Mackline is scheduled to undergo a C-Section on June 6th at our medical partner's care center. This procedure will cost $252, and Mackline needs your support. Mackline says, “I will be very grateful when my surgery is supported because, being a farmer, I cannot afford this surgery. I will resume farming after recovery to earn a living for my family.”

Vangilista is a small-scale farmer in southwestern Uganda. She is in her 50s, and a mother of 7 children, all of whom have either completed school or are still in school. Vangilista did not receive formal schooling herself. She raised her children with the money she earns from farming. However, the land she farms is small, and most of her effort is focused on producing enough to feed her family. Any surplus is sold to generate income for sustaining her family. Two years ago, Vangilista began experiencing heavy bleeding, lower abdominal pain, backache, and other worrying symptoms. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Vangilista needs to undergo a total hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Vangilista's surgery. On August 24th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Vangilista will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Vangilista says, “I hope when I am operated on, bleeding will stop plus all my other symptoms. I hope to get your support because I have nowhere to get money to pay for my surgery.”

Emmanuel is a 32-year-old small-scale farmer. He has been married for four years and works alongside his wife as a farmer. He and his wife hope to one day raise children together. For the past year, Emmanual has experienced swelling and discomfort in a sensitive area that has impacted both his ability to work and his personal life. Due to his condition, Emmanual can't work on the farm and has a difficult time supporting his family. After seeking medical care, Emmanual was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On June 6th, Emmanual will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. African Mission Healthcare is requesting $230 to fund Emmanuel's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Emmanuel says, “I am afraid that this condition might be the one affecting my fertility and I hope for the best results once am operated on with your support. I will also be able to get back to resuming farming.”