Tumwikirize is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is married with nine children. For three years, Tumwikirize has had an inguinal hernia. Fortunately, on July 2, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Tumwikirize's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Tumwikirize says, “I hope for a better quality of life after surgery as I continue with cultivate.”

Kry is a 58-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has six children, eight grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her free time. Four years ago, Kry developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry and cloudy vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Kry learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 3, 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. She says, "I hope that after my surgery I will be able to plant crops near my home and will be able to go anywhere I want to independently."

Chan is a retired military officer from Cambodia. In his free time, he likes to watch Indian television dramas and listen to the news on the radio. Two years ago, Chan developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him irritation, blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Chan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 2, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $211 procedure. He says, "I hope that after surgery, I am able to feel comfortable going outside on my own and will be able to recognize my relatives' faces."