Veasna is a 23-year-old construction worker. He is originally from Kampong Cham province, however, both of Veasna's parents work in construction and he has spent his life moving between provinces every few years based on new work sites. Veasna, his brother, and his sister all stopped attending school in fourth grade due to a lack of funds for school fees and materials and now also work in construction. In his free time, Veasna enjoys playing volleyball with his friends. For the last three years, Veasna has been experiencing difficulty breathing, painful throat inflammation, fevers, headaches, and trouble sleeping. Frequent illness causes him to miss his work and he often feels weak. Veasna was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $265 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Veasna. During his surgery, surgeons will remove Veasna's tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving him of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. His surgery is scheduled for June 1st. Veasna hopes that he can have surgery to improve his sleeping, breathing, and his ability to work without frequently taking sick days.

Primah is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. Her husband works as an attendant at the National Water Company but receives a modest salary that barely covers their basic needs. She is a mother of three children, all delivered via caesarean section. Her first child was born in 2016, the second in 2017, and the third in 2020. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Primah has come to the antenatal clinic to schedule a C-section for a safe and healthy pregnancy outcome. Primah has been diligently attending the antenatal clinic at Kawala Hospital in Kampala, where she has received comprehensive care. She is currently expecting her fourth child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of her higher risk. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Primah undergo a C-section on September 19. This procedure will cost $252, and Primah and her family need your support. Primah says, “I appeal to donors to support my surgery. I am hopeful that after the surgery, I will be able to return to farming.”

Somnang is a 30-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He lives with his parents, who work as rice farmers, and his three younger brothers, two of whom also work in construction. His youngest brother is still in school. In his free time, Somnang likes to listen to music on the phone with his family and friends. About one month ago, Somnang developed a chalazion in his left eye, causing him itchiness, irritation, and eye redness. A chalazion is a small lump in the oil gland of the eyelid. Somnang traveled for one hour to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). On July 4th, surgeons at CSC's care center will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Somnang's symptoms should improve. He needs help raising $210 to fund this procedure. He shared, "After surgery, I hope my eyelid stops swelling, there is no bump and I don't have to worry about my eye when I am outside working"