Phat is a 44-year-old hospital janitor living in Cambodia. She was widowed ten years ago after her husband died in a motorbike accident. Since his death, Phat has focused on working and caring for their three children. Six years ago, Phat developed a pterygium in her right eye, causing her to experience itchiness, tearing, and impaired vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur because of excessive exposure to the sun, which damages the conjunctiva, causing cells to grow abnormally over the pupil. Phat came to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, for help. On May 2nd, she will undergo a surgical procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, during which the abnormal conjunctiva will be removed and replaced with a conjunctival graft, which should prevent a recurrence of this condition. The total cost of her procedure- including medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days- is $225, and Phat needs your help to fund this money. Phat said: "I hope after surgery I [will] feel happy and I don’t worry anymore, and I can go back to my job."

Buradina is a 72-year-old farmer from Uganda. She and her husband had three children together, but sadly her husband and two of her children have passed away. For the past twenty years, Buradina has experienced severe abdominal pain, back pain, and swelling. Due to her pain, Buradina has been unable to work and earn a living. Buradina was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, a type of noncancerous growth in the uterus, and a cystocele, a condition where abdominal support tissue weakens. To relieve her pain, Buradina needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. However, due to her current inability to work, Buradina can't pay for her treatment on her own. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $219 to fund Buradina's surgery. On June 8th, she will undergo a hysterectomy at AMH's care center. Once recovered, Buradina will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Buradina says, "I am a very vulnerable elderly mother, and I appeal for your possible support. I myself cannot raise the required money. I will resume farming when all is well."

Austin is seven years old and a pupil in pre-primary two in Kenya. His father sells household items in Mwiki, while his mother is a homemaker. Austin also has one sibling. Austin has suffered from developmental delays in his growth and ability to speak. He also suffers from a heart condition, for which he is receiving treatment. Additionally, Austin has been diagnosed with significant hearing loss in both of his ears. As a result, his father reports that Austin performs poorly in school and has difficulty pronouncing words. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, wants to help Austin procure hearing aids. After being evaluated, Austin will receive his hearing aids- which will cost $1,171- on March 21st, at AIC Kijabe Hospital. Austin and his family need your help to raise the necessary funds. Austin's father says: “Austin is struggling to study in school. He is unable to pronounce words and do sums in class.”