Dukens is a two-year-old boy from Haiti who has hydrocephalus. He lives with his parents and older brother. Dukens's condition causes excess cerebrospinal fluid to accumulate in his brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Dukens has been experiencing seizures, which can lead to physical and developmental delays if untreated. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $897 to cover the cost of surgery for Dukens at Hospital Bernard Mevs. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available, and the procedure is scheduled to take place on May 30th. This critical treatment will drain the excess fluid from Dukens's brain to reduce intracranial pressure and significantly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Dukens will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. His family hopes for a successful surgery to stop the seizures and allow him to live a long, healthy life.

Samorn is a 79-year-old nun living in a rural village in Kandal province, Cambodia. Sadly, her husband passed away 20 years ago and Samorn has lived and worked in a pagoda ever since. She enjoys cooking and meditation. One year ago, Samorn developed a cataract in her left eye, which causes her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. Because she has difficulty seeing clearly, she is no longer confident about going places on her own. When Samorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours to seek treatment. On May 8th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. After she has recovered, Samorn will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Samorn shared: "I hope I can see more clearly and do more at the pagoda and visit the temples further away some time."

Moreen is a businesswoman and mom of three from Uganda. One of her children is a student, while the other two are too young to attend school yet. Moreen achieved a records management certificate but has had difficulty securing a job in her field of expertise. Instead, she has started a business, operating a modest retail shop alongside her husband. Moreen visited our medical partner’s care center because she has been experiencing pins-and-needles sensations, backaches, and a sharp pain that starts from her left side and radiates to her back. She has been having this pain for two years but has been unable to seek medical care due to limited finances. After seeing the doctor, Moreen was diagnosed with a left ovarian mass. She needs to undergo cystectomy treatment to finally heal. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $220 to fund this surgery. Moreen said, “It will be a blessing when operated on under your support. I believe I will have a successful surgery and be in good health afterward."