Yosephe is a young boy from Ethiopia. He is shy but he loves to play with toys with his two sisters and his mom. His dad is a farmer and a daily laborer with a small plot of land. His mom is also a farmer and they farm their land together. Their harvest is limited to feed the family throughout the year and the father works other hard labor to support his family. Yosephe was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Yosephe has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Yosephe will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on January 7th. AMHF is requesting $717 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Yosephe’s father said, “I am a poor farmer. But I hope my child will be much better with education and a good career. I hope he will lead his life in good health and have a better quality of life.”

Phary is a 26-year-old clothing factory worker from Cambodia. She has two older sisters and an older brother. When she is not working at the factory, she likes to cook, listen to music, and help around the house. Three months ago, Phary was in an accident and her motorcycle collided with another car. She received multiple injuries, including a fracture to her right leg. She experiences swelling as well as pain when she moves and walks. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On March 9th, Phary will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. Surgery will fixate internal hardware to secure the fracture, allowing her bone to heal in alignment. "I hope that this surgery will fix my leg, and that I no longer have any pain and can walk well again," Phary said.

Sarun is a 64-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has five children, ten grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and joining in ceremonies at the local pagoda. Two years ago, Sarun developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sarun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for five hours seeking treatment. On January 13th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $425 procedure. "I hope that I will be able to see clearly so I can recognize my relatives' faces and go outside easily again," she hoped.