Costance is a 77-year-old farmer and a mother of seven children. Her husband passed away 18 years ago and left her their small banana farm, which Costance farms for her livelihood. She shared that her children, all of whom have families of their own now, also provide her some support from time to time. Costance has been experiencing lower back pain, discomfort, difficulty standing or walking for long distances, and other worrisome symptoms for many years. She was diagnosed with uterine prolapse. She shared that she desires to age gracefully, but with her condition, she cannot lead a comfortable life. To finally heal, she needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Costance receive treatment. On April 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at AMH's care center to help her resume her daily activities free of pain. AMH is requesting $219 to fund this procedure. Costance says, “I really need your support since I need surgery, but I can’t raise the money needed.”

Choeun is married and has two sons, two daughters, and five grandchildren. His wife helps to take care of the house and cook for the family while Choeun is a rice farmer. He is also a volunteer in the village government. He likes to listen to the news and the monks pray on the radio after a long day outside. Two years ago, Choeun developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on his own. When Choeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On March 14th, doctors will perform a small incision 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. He told us, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly again. Then I can go to the rice field and can join community events by myself."

Chan Soy is a 65-year-old widow with one daughter and three grandchildren. Chan Soy lives with her daughter, and she enjoys listening to the monks praying on the radio and at the local pagoda. About one year ago, Chan Soy developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and tearing. As a result, she has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go out on her own. When Chan Soy learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled there seeking treatment. On April 4th, surgeons will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $229 to help fund this procedure. Chan Soy says, "After surgery, I hope my eye can see clearly so I can take better care of my grandchildren and myself."