Chivorn is a four-year-old pre-schooler from Kandaal province in Cambodia. As an only child, he stays home with his mother or accompanies her when she goes to work in a hair and nail salon. His father is a welder. Chivorn loves all flavors of ice cream- when his mother lets him have it- and enjoys playing with his toys. In October 2022, Chivorn cut his left little finger when playing around a rickshaw. His parents took him to a local health center, where his wound was sutured. A scar contracture has developed from his wound, tightening the skin around his finger. He is now unable to hold a cup or a pencil, and he feels pain when he tries to bend his finger. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is seeking $495 to fund contracture release surgery for Chivorn, which is scheduled to take place on April 21st at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. After this procedure, Chivorn should regain full use of his finger and hand again. Chivorn's mother said: "We hope that the scar will release and he will be able to move his little finger."

Ley is a 29-year-old man from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and his sister, who work as rice farmers. Several years ago, Ley took a job as a truck driver to increase his family's income. Ley enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in their village. In July 2021, Ley was in a motor vehicle accident and fractured his left femur. Following the accident, Ley was in a coma for several days. He couldn't afford surgery at a private clinic, so he sought treatment from a Khmer traditional healer. However, his injury had a lasting impact. Ley noticed that one of his legs is now slightly shorter than the other, which can happen when the bone does not align perfectly during the healing process. This discrepancy in leg length caused Ley's leg muscles to weaken, making it difficult to walk and causing chronic pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC, can help. On June 9th, Ley will undergo a fracture repair procedure at CSC's care center. After the procedure, Ley's legs will be the same length and he will be able to walk without pain. Ley was able to pay for the first $100 of the treatment cost, and now needs your help to cover the remaining $483. Ley said: "After surgery, I hope that I can walk again and go back to work."

Meet Charity, a resilient businesswoman, and mother of two children. Her educational journey was cut short when she reached class four of secondary school due to the untimely demise of her parents, leaving her without any support. Due to misunderstandings with her husband, they separated, prompting her to venture into her own business. Through sheer determination and hard work, she managed to build a two-room permanent house and provide education for her children. Her daughter is currently attending university, while her son completed secondary school up to class six. To sustain herself and her family, Charity buys and sells secondhand clothes. Three years ago, Charity noticed a small swelling on her neck. Her brother, who was in South Africa, brought her some medicine, which temporarily made the swelling disappear. After two years, the swelling returned, albeit painlessly. However, recently, she has been experiencing troubling symptoms, including neck pain while swallowing and obstruction in her airway. The strain on her neck becomes evident when she carries heavy loads on her head or bends down to pack bedsheets for the market. Upon medical evaluation, Charity was diagnosed with a nodular goiter. To prevent her symptoms from worsening, she requires a thyroidectomy. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is extending a helping hand to Charity for her treatment. The scheduled thyroidectomy will take place on August 2nd at our partner's care center, where skilled surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. The total cost of this procedure is $333, and Charity and her family need assistance in raising the funds. Your generous contribution will make a significant impact on Charity's life, helping her overcome this health challenge and continue providing for her family. Charity says, “I have hope that I will live a normal life once again after surgery. I will continue with my business for my family's well-being.”