Sochan is a 36-year-old delivery driver. However, for six months, Sochan has not been able to work at the transportation company because of his poor vision due to a cataract. In Sochan's free time, he enjoys feeding fish and playing football with his friends. He is married, and his wife is a garment worker. One year ago, Sochan developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sochan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled there with his wife seeking treatment. On July 16th, doctors will perform a cataract surgery and a lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Sochan shares what this surgery means for him, "I hope I can see clearly again after surgery. I want to drive well so I can go back to work and earn money for my family."

Zikereta is a 29-year-old woman and a married mother of three children. Her oldest child is five years old and in school, while her second and third children are three and one years old, respectively. She and her husband are small scale farmers and they own a three-room semi-permanent house for shelter. Eight years ago, Zikereta began experiencing troubling symptoms, including swelling at the front of her neck, and airway blockages. She was diagnosed with a goiter, or enlarged thyroid. She is unable to carry heavy loads on her head and struggles to even carry her child around. She visited our medical partner's care center seeking treatment and surgery was recommended. If not treated, her symptoms will persist and the goiter could become cancerous. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Zikereta receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on June 2nd at AMH's care center, where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. Now, Zikereta needs help to fund this $293 procedure. Zikereta shared, “I pray that I may be considered for treatment. I hope to get back to farming afterwards.”

Joana is a 50-year-old primary school teacher from Malawi. She teaches a class of more than 80 children. She shared that she loves teaching because it makes her feel young and energetic. Joana is also a mother of two children of her own, ages 29 and 27. In March 2021, Joana visited a local clinic for a routine check-up and was diagnosed with a uterine mass. A total abdominal hysterectomy, or a procedure where both the uterus and cervix are removed, was recommended as treatment. If her condition is not treated, Joana is at risk of becoming severely anemic. After the surgery, it is expected that Joana will no longer experience the uncomfortable symptoms associated with her condition. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Joana to receive treatment. On June 5th, surgeons at AMH's care center will perform a hysterectomy. Now, Joana needs help to fund this $1,363 procedure. Joana shared, “I will soon be a grandmother and I want to be in good health so I can play with my grandchildren the way I play with learners at school. I appreciate your support to have this uterine mass removed."