Rotha is a 35-year-old former security guard from Cambodia. He lives near Phnom Penh with his wife and two children. His first child is studying in Grade 7, and his second child is four years old. Because of his medical condition, he is unable to work, so the family’s income currently depends on his wife, who works as a cleaner. In his free time, he used to enjoy playing volleyball with friends in his village, but he can no longer play because of his injury. In 2022, Rotha was involved in a traffic accident that caused a fracture of his right leg. After the accident, he underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery at a private clinic, where hardware was implanted to stabilize the fractured bone. Now, the hardware is exposed and infected. He continues to experience chronic pain, discharge from the wound, difficulty bending his knee, and limited walking ability. This condition has prevented him from returning to work and affects his independence. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On March 5th, Rotha will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will help remove the infection, reduce pain, and improve leg function. His family can contribute $50, but they need help raising $328 more to fund his procedure and care. Rotha shared, “Since the accident, I have been living with pain and infection in my leg. I cannot walk properly or bend my knee, and it has affected my daily life so much. I hope this treatment will remove the infection, relieve my pain, and help me walk normally again.”

Five-year-old Eban is from Ethiopia, raised in a loving home by her father, a small-scale broker, and her mother, who manages the household and cares for her and her brother. When she was only one, a mirror fell and cut her left pinky finger. Although she was treated at the time, the finger has since tightened and pulled inward into a curve, causing her parents deep worry. Eban now struggles to grab things, do other activity with her fingers, or play like other children. Sometimes she feels shy because other children her age stare at her finger, which hurts her confidence. In addition to this physical injury, she faces developmental delays that have kept her non-verbal and unable to start school with other children her age. When Eban's family learned about our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, they went there to seek treatment. On May 14th, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery, which will make it much easier for her to use her hand. She will finally have the freedom to play with her toys, focus on her learning, and do everyday things all by herself. Now, Eban's family needs help to fund this $500 procedure. Her parents say: "We look forward to the day that Eban can straighten her finger."

Kanhara is a 38-year-old mother of two and a factory worker from Kandal Province, Cambodia. She lives with her husband and their two children. Her husband works in a factory, her eldest child repairs motorcycles, while her youngest child is in Grade 8. In her free time, she enjoys taking care of her family, doing household chores, and planting vegetables around her home. In April 2025, Kanhara was involved in a road traffic accident that caused a fracture of the middle shaft of her right upper arm. After the injury, she sought treatment from a traditional Khmer healer, but the fracture did not heal properly. She experiences ongoing pain in her right arm and is unable to lift or use it normally. The injury makes it difficult for her to work, perform household tasks, and carry out daily activities independently. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On June 2nd, Kanhara will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $592. Surgeons will perform fixation with a plate and screws, along with bone grafting to stabilize the fracture and promote healing. This procedure will help reduce pain, improve arm strength and function, and allow her to return to work and daily activities more comfortably. Kanhara said, “I hope this surgery will help my arm heal well so I can use it normally again, work without pain, and continue supporting my family.”