Ma Tin is a 41-year-old mother from Burma. She lives with her husband and three sons in Karen State - an area with conflict and lots of uncertainty and insecurity for the people who live there. Her husband is a day laborer and her three sons are students. Ma Tin is a homemaker but she also sells vegetables sometimes to earn extra money. Her husband's income is usually enough to cover their basic needs, but they sometimes rely on financial support of their adult children. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her children. She is currently expecting a baby and her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because she started to leak amniotic fluid at 32 weeks. On April 3rd, she experienced pain and the doctor scheduled her to undergo an emergency c-section to ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Ma Tin undergo a C-Section on April 4th at Taw Win Thu Kha Hospital. This procedure will cost $1328, and Ma Tin needs your support. Ma Tin said, "When I learned that I would need a c-section, I lost hope. I thought about giving birth at home and if I were lucky, I would be able to give birth like before [without complications]. If not, I would die. Now that I was told that there would be donors to help pay for my c-section, I felt so happy. You are a miracle that appeared in my life to help me when I needed it with the cost of my surgery. Thank you so much to all the staff and donors who are willing to help me."

Sea is a 61-year-old rice farmer from Kompong Cham province. She lives in a village near her best friend- her younger sister. In her free time, she is a volunteer cleaner at her local pagoda. About three years ago, Sea developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, thus is unable to travel on her own. When Sea learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On April 20th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and place an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. She shared, "I hope after surgery I can do my work more easily and recognize people."

Sipiriyo is a 43-year-old man who suffers from diabetes. He attended school up to sixth grade, but lacked support for further studies since he was an orphan. Sipiriyo is now married and has four children, ranging in age from 16 to eight years. His wife is a low-income earner who depends on farming. Sipiriyo's right foot was injured a year ago. Because of his diabetes, the wound has not healed, but has gotten worse. He has been hospitalized and the wound has been debrided. This removal of the injured tissue did not improve his condition, and the wound continues to deteriorate. Sipiriyo's doctors now recommend an amputation of his right foot to prevent the symptoms from getting worse. Because of his injury, Sipiriyo cannot work and has no income. He currently is not staying with his family due to the long distance between his village and the hospital. His sister cares for him while he is at the hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $255 to fund Sipiriyo's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow Sipiriyo to live more comfortably. After recovering, Sipiriyo is most looking forward to assisting in activities around his home. Sipiriyo says, “After treatment, I will continue with home activities with ease since I will no longer be having much pain.”