Veung is a 64-year-old doting grandmother. She is a retired rice farmer from Kandal province, and her husband is a retired security guard. They have one son, two daughters, and six grandchildren, and they live with their youngest daughter, who is a garment worker and supports their living. Veung enjoys going to the local pagoda on holy days with her husband and helps her children by caring for the grandchildren while her children are working. Several years ago, Veung developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. Farming has been a way of life for her since she was young, and she has spent most of her life outdoors. Now, she has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go places on her own. When Veung learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On May 5th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Veung said: "After surgery, I hope I can see better, go outside with my husband, and not be afraid I will fall. I can help my daughter to take care of my grandchildren."

Shallon is a 31-year-old businesswoman from Uganda. She is a mother to three school-aged children. She runs a small-scale retail shop with her husband and lives in the back room of their business premise. During her free time, she enjoys listening to the radio. She is currently expecting another child. Her doctors recommended that she deliver via a caesarean section because of her three previous scars from previous deliveries. An attempt to deliver without caesarean section may result in a fatal uterine rupture. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Shallon undergo a C-Section on March 21st. This procedure will cost $252, and Shallon needs your support. With a caesarean section, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Shallon says “I am looking forward to a successful delivery and I hope I will get your support to actualize it.”

Khorn is a 65-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is married with two sons and one daughter. In addition to farming alongside his wife, Khorn looks after his cows in the field to ensure they have proper food and care. His daughter also supports him and his wife by working in a nearby factory. About fifty years ago, when Khorn was around 15 years old, he suffered a landmine injury from an unexploded ordinance. Since that time, some shrapnel has been stuck in his left shoulder and left thigh, causing him to experience pain and discomfort. Fortunately, Khorn was able to travel to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On January 31st, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. Now, Khorn needs help to raise $273 to fund this procedure. He was also able to contribute $65 to his care. Khorn said, "After surgery, I hope the pain is gone."