Khon is 73 years old and a retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She is married and has two daughters, one son, and five grandchildren. She lives with her husband, who still works as a farmer, and one of their grandsons, who is a student. The family's primary financial support comes from their youngest daughter, who works in a garment factory. In her free time, Khon enjoys listening to monks' prayers on the radio. About a year ago, Khon developed a cataract in her left eye. This condition gradually caused itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, making vision appear as if through a frosty or fogged-up window. As her eyesight worsened, Khon struggled to recognize faces, distinguish colors, and see clearly. She also became fearful of falling while walking, leaving her unable to travel independently or carry out many daily activities. When Khon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On July 24th, she is scheduled to undergo a phacoemulsification cataract surgery with implantation of an intraocular lens in her left eye. This procedure is expected to restore her vision, allowing her to regain her independence and return to daily life with confidence. Khon now needs $263 to cover the cost of her surgery and care. Khon shared, "I hope after surgery, my eye can see clearly, I can recognize my relatives, and go out well. I don’t worry about my eye anymore."

Meshack is a one-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the fifth child in his family. His mother is a preacher, and cares for her young children. Despite her responsibilities, she has made strong efforts to find specialized treatment for Meshack after noticing that his hand movement was becoming more restricted. When Meshack was very young, he sustained a burn injury on his right hand. Though the wound has healed, the scars have become tight over time, causing a burn scar contracture. The contracture has affected finger movement and palm opening, making it difficult for his hand to function normally as he grows. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Meshack receive treatment. On February 18th, surgeons at their care center will perform contracture release surgery and skin graft to greatly improve his hand development and future independence. Now, he needs help to fund this $832 procedure. Meshack's mother says, “His hand cannot open well, and I worry about how he will use it as he grows. I am praying he can get treatment and use his hand freely.”

Albert is a 27-year-old man from Malawi. He is the third-born in a family of six. Before his illness, he was employed and actively supported his parents, but he is currently unable to work and relies on his brother for support. Four months ago, Albert developed severe abdominal pain and was diagnosed with a hollow viscus perforation — a tear in the wall of the intestine — caused by typhoid infection. Emergency surgery was performed, during which surgeons created a stoma, a surgically-made opening on the abdomen that diverts waste when the normal digestive pathway is compromised. While the stoma has allowed his bowel to heal, it has caused him significant discomfort and affected his daily life and confidence. Fortunately, on June 17th, Albert will undergo surgery with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. This procedure will cost $1,244, and Albert needs your support to fund the surgery. "The stigma is too much and has taken away all my happiness due to isolation, bringing in more pains, both physical and psychological; your support will help me to recover," Albert shared.