Pendo, a baby girl, resides in the Ngorongoro region of Tanzania. Her family follows the Maasai tradition and sustains themselves primarily through subsistence farming and livestock rearing. Pendo was born with clubfoot, a congenital condition that causes her foot to be twisted inward and downward, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Unfortunately, due to limited medical facilities and awareness in her village, the condition went unnoticed by doctors at birth. Pendo's mother noticed her bent leg a few days later. Despite the concern of the village grandmothers, her father initially believed it was part of God's plan and resisted any intervention. However, during an outreach program conducted by our medical team in her village, Pendo's mother learned about the treatment options available for her daughter. Realizing the potential for improved quality of life for Pendo, she sought medical assistance and brought her to our partner's center. Fortunately, Pendo is now being seen by our medical partner's care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on June 16th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, requests $935 to fund Pendo's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she'll be able to walk easily as she grows and live a full life ahead. Pendo's mother says, "Thank you for the chance to receive the treatment for my daughter. I hope her future will be good."

Rem is a 47-year-old rice farmer from Kandal province in Cambodia. He is married, and has two sons and three daughters. Two of his daughters still live at home and attend public school. Rem's wife works in a local clothing factory. A month ago, Rem was involved in an accident while driving his motorbike. During the accident, Rem fractured his left femur. A local clinic asked him for $300 before they would do surgery, which he couldn't afford. He subsequently visited a Khmer traditional healer, who placed a bamboo splint, with the intention of stabilizing the bone, and to promote healing. However, Rem's fracture has become infected, and the bone has not healed properly. He cannot walk or farm his land and he is in constant pain. A friend in the village urged him to visit our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), for further care. On August 1st, Rem will undergo a fracture repair procedure at CSC's care center. During the procedure, CSC doctors will also address the wound infection. Rem is able to contribute $100 to his care, and CSC is requesting $483 to cover the remaining costs. Rem said, "After surgery, I hope that I don’t have pain and can walk normally."

Koem Sry is a 56-year-old rice farmer from Kandal province. He is a father of two daughters, five sons, and ten grandchildren. He lives with his wife, a daughter, and their youngest son. At home, Koem likes to listen to the news on the radio and watch Kun Khmer boxing on the TV. Five years ago, Koem Sry developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him photophobia, itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. Many years of frequent, chronic exposure to working in the sunlight contributed to the formation of his cataracts. When Koem Sry learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On October 16th, 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 $253 procedure. Koem shared, "I hope I can see clearly again after surgery. I want to be able to look after my family well."