Jackline is farmer who is helping raise her grandson after her daughter died in a road traffic accident last year. She plants maize and beans to earn a living for herself and her grandson. For the past six months, Jackline has been experiencing lower abdominal pain and other worrying symptoms. Doctors have diagnosed her with uterine myomas. She needs surgery but is unable to raise the money needed for surgery and has asked for help. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is raising $219 to fund Jackline's surgery. On April 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Jackline will be able to resume her daily activities and caring for her grandson free of pain. Jackline said: “I will really be glad to have my health restored and will be able to continue farming to provide for my grandson.”

Voeun is a 70-year-old widow who lives with her daughter. Until it became too difficult for her to bend down, Voeun worked as a rice farmer. She and her husband, who passed away a few years ago, raised one daughter and three sons, and she now also has several grandchildren. Because of poor vision, Voeun spends the majority of her time at home. Five years ago, Voeun developed a non cancerous growth in her right eye, which causes redness, itchiness, tearing and double vision. This growth typically results from over exposure to sunlight. Now Voeun has difficulty seeing clearly and recognizing faces. When Voeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and a half hours to seek treatment. Voeun needs a surgical procedure to remove the growth, and for placement of a graft which will prevent a recurrence of the growth. Children's Surgical Centre is seeking $225 to fund Voeun's surgery, medications, supplies and a two day stay in the hospital - Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre - where the procedure will take place on June 6th. Voeun says: "I hope after surgery my eye will be better, with no irritation or tearing. I want to help my daughter do housework and cook for the children."

Lenny is a beautiful eight-month-old baby girl from Haiti. She is a happy and bubbly girl who loves to smile and play with her mother! Lenny has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Lenny has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Lenny will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $957 to cover the cost of surgery for Lenny at Hospital Bernard Mevs, where she will receive treatment for her hydrocephalus. This is the only site in the whole country where this care is currently available. The procedure is scheduled to take place on July 5th. This critical treatment will place a shunt to drain the excess fluid from Lenny's brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Lenny will hopefully grow to be a strong, healthy young girl. Lenny's family expressed that they are hoping for a successful surgery that will help Lenny to grow and develop without complications.