Sim is a 70-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has six children, seven grandchildren, and enjoys watching Khmer movies in her free time. Five months ago, Sim developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sim learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for six and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 1st, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. "I hope that I will no longer have to worry about my mother's condition and she will be able to see clearly after her operation," said Sin's daughter.

Rithea is a 39-year-old craftswoman from Cambodia. She enjoys spending time with her three children and doing the housework in her free time. One year ago, Rithea had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her right ear to perforate. For this reason, Rithea experiences ear discharge, pain, itchiness, and headaches. She is unable to hear clearly and suffers from chronic ear infections. Rithea traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 09, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her right ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Rithea said, "I hope that after surgery, my ear will be able to heal and I will be able to hear clearly again."

Henry is a motorcycle taxi operator from Kenya. He is was the sole breadwinner and father of five children with four school-going children. After the accident, his wife who was formerly a stay-at-home mom, now does laundry in the neighborhood to provide for the family. Some time ago, Henry was involved in a head-on-collision with another motorbike resulting in a mandibular fracture. He is in pain and not able to chew solid foods. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On October 3rd, Henry will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help him walk easily again Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $640 to fund this procedure. “That was a dark day for me. It pains to see some of my children home because I cannot afford to buy them some of the things they need for school. I hope through God’s help, everything will be made right again,” shares Henry.