Prudence is a 34-year-old mother of three children from Uganda. She and her husband are farmers. Twelve years ago, Prudence began to experience troubling symptoms, including persistent lower abdominal pain and pain around the sides of her ribs. She frequently feels weak and has become increasingly unable to bend comfortably or carry out her daily activities and farming responsibilities as she used to. Due to financial constraints, she has been relying on traditional herbal remedies to manage the pain. Prudence was referred to our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Hospital, where an ultrasound revealed a massive splenomegaly associated with hypersplenism, an enlargement of the spleen. Physicians recommend abdominal surgery to address her symptoms and prevent other complications. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund Prudence's surgery. On October 31st, she will undergo surgery, and once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve her quality of life. Prudence shared, "I hope to get rid of the pain and resume my duties as a farmer and take good care of my children."

Sothea is a 44-year-old parking money collector from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and two younger brothers in Kompong Chhnang Province. His parents are farmers. He works alongside his second brother and enjoys watching the news on his phone in his free time. On April 26, 2026, Sothea was injured in a motorbike accident that caused open fractures of his right tibia and fibula. He was initially treated with an external fixator and later had a plate and screws placed. He has ongoing pain and stiffness in his right leg, and an infection in his surgical wounds. The infection and discomfort make walking difficult, and he currently relies on crutches. When Sothea learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled three hours to seek treatment. On September 7th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to remove damaged and infected tissue and collect samples to help guide his treatment for the infection. He can contribute $50, but needs help raising $367 more to fund his procedure and care. Sothea said, “I hope this treatment will help heal the infection and reduce the pain and stiffness in my leg. I want to walk more comfortably without relying on crutches and return to my work at the market.”

Jenfa is a farmer from Ethiopia. He is 77 years old and lives with his wife and 10 children. For over a year, he has struggled with an enlarged prostate (BPH). Since getting a catheter four months ago, he has faced painful complications. As an active farmer used to working independently, the catheter has made everyday life very hard. It slows down his movement, stops him from doing his daily chores, and keeps him from seeing his friends and community. Losing his freedom has made him very unhappy. Simple, everyday tasks have become exhausting for him and his family. They are doing their best to help him through this hard time. Our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, is requesting $900 to fund surgery that will help improve his quality of life. The treatment is scheduled to take place on August 11th; he and his family need your help. Jenfa shared, "I hope to regain my strength and independence so I can enjoy a peaceful and active retirement."