Cha is a 26-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He is married with one son, his wife is housewife, and he enjoys watching news on TV, and on his phone. One month ago, he was in an accident and hit by stone. Cha developed a problem in his left eye, causing him pain and blurry vision. When Cha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 6th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification (Phaco) and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. "I hope that I can see everything again after my operation, then I will work harder and earn more money to support my family, especially my kid's school," Cha told us.

Phonny is a 51-year-old farmer from rural Cambodia. He grows several crops, including beans and cashews. He also raises pigs. He and his wife have two sons together and his whole family works alongside him in the farming. When he is not farming he likes to walk through his village and visit with his friends, bringing them gifts from his farm. One year ago, Phonny developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurred vision, tearing, and photophobia. His vision has become worse in the past two months.. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Phonny learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for many hours by taxi seeking treatment. On June 8th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Phonny said, "Now I can't work easily, because I can't see what I am doing. It is hard to feed my animals, and recognize where I am going when I walk around. I hope my vision is better so that I can do these things again." His wife said, "I want him to be more independent again, and go to visit his friends by himself. I am worried that his vision will be bad forever now."

Bakahirwa is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. Bakahirwa is a mother of eight but she unfortunately lost two. She also lost her husband 18 years ago. After her husband’s death, she managed to construct a three-room semi-permanent house to shelter her children and started supporting her family through farming. For the last 4 years ago, Bakahirwa has been experiencing severe lower back pain. She has been diagnosed with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $239 to fund Bakahirwa's surgery. On July 21st, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Bakahirwa will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain and her quality of life will improve. Bakahirwa says, “With the surgery, I believe I will feel normal again and be able to resume farming. It is only through farming that I am able to sustain and provide good care to my family.”