Sonita is an eight-year-old girl from Cambodia. She is in the third grade and lives in Kampong Chhnang Province with her parents and younger sister, who is in kindergarten. Her father works as a construction worker, and her mother works in a garment factory. She enjoys playing games with her friends, her favorite subject is Khmer, and she hopes to become a teacher when she grows up. During her free time, she enjoys playing games with her friends. Sonita developed weakness and stiffness in her left arm after suffering from a brain hemorrhage when she was only one and a half months old. She was hospitalized and required emergency treatment at that time. Since then, the brain injury has affected the nerves controlling her left arm, causing weakness, limited movement, and difficulty using her hand. Although she has received physiotherapy and has improved over time, she still cannot fully move her wrist and fingers, making it difficult to hold objects, write, dress herself, and perform some daily activities. She needs to undergo a tendon and nerve repair procedure to help regain strength and mobility. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Sonita receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo the tendon and nerve repair procedure on July 20th. This procedure will cost $701, and Sonita and her family need your support. Sonita's mother said, “I hope this surgery will help my daughter use her left hand better so she can hold objects, play, and take care of herself more easily. I want her to grow up with greater confidence and independence.”

Tamiru is a 67-year-old farmer and father of seven from Ethiopia. After a lifetime of working the land to provide for his five sons and two daughters, he has become the resilient heart of a bustling household. Tamiru loves his work, but in recent years, medical issues have begun to get in the way. About five years ago, Tamiru noticed some swelling in his right elbow. The mass has grown over time, becoming increasingly painful and restrictive. It prevents him from grasping objects properly and severely limits the natural movement of his hand. Tamiru also feels a sharp tightness and deep discomfort every time he reaches, lifts, or swings a tool—movements that are essential for tilling the soil and harvesting his crops. For Tamiru, this struggle has been deeply frustrating. For him, his hands aren't just tools; they represent his livelihood, his independence, and the legacy he hopes to pass on to his children. Thankfully, Tamiru traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On March 14th, surgeons will perform an excisional biopsy to remove the mass. Now, Tamiru needs help to raise $750 to fund this procedure. Tamiru shared, "I'm excited to get back to my full strength so I can lead my family with the same energy I’ve had for decades. I can't wait to work my fields again without that tight pressure in my arm. I want the freedom to do the heavy work I love without holding back."

Krorn is a 60-year-old woman and a retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She lives with her youngest sister, who is also a farmer. Her favorite hobbies are going to the pagoda and walking around for exercise. About two years ago, Krorn developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Krorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On August 10th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $263 procedure. Krom said, "I hope that after surgery, my vision will improve so I can easily get around, help my sister plant rice, and visit the pagoda."