Christian is a 20-year-old man who lives in Uganda with his parents and siblings. His parents are farmers. He is the fourth-born of eight children and is currently attending school. Christian is a hardworking and considerate young man who dreams of being able to finish his education and become a source of support for his parents. Unfortunately, medical challenges have gotten in his way. When Christian was about 12 years old, he began to experience the symptoms of a supraumbilical hernia. He and his family hoped that the pain would improve over time, but it has only worsened. The condition has made it difficult for him to concentrate in class, which has delayed his graduation. It also interferes with socializing, and he is not able to help his parents as much as he would like. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On November 10th, Christian will undergo hernia repair surgery that will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Now, he needs help raising $234 to fund his procedure and care. Christian shared, “I hope to be well and also work hard so that after my studies, I can help my parents.”

Krorn is a 60-year-old woman and a retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She lives with her youngest sister, who is also a farmer. Her favorite hobbies are going to the pagoda and walking around for exercise. About two years ago, Krorn developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Krorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On August 10th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $263 procedure. Krom said, "I hope that after surgery, my vision will improve so I can easily get around, help my sister plant rice, and visit the pagoda."

Keo is a 63-year-old corn farmer from Cambodia. He lives with his wife and their three children in Kompong Cham province. His wife is also a corn farmer. He enjoys drinking coffee and chatting with friends in his free time. In February 2026, Keo was involved in a road traffic accident when another vehicle struck his right leg, causing fractures of his right femur and tibia. His right tibia has not healed properly and remains infected and unstable. His leg is deformed with an infected wound and drainage, making it difficult for him to walk without support. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 7th, Keo will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help treat the infection and stabilize his right tibia, giving the fracture a better chance to heal and helping him regain the ability to walk. He can contribute $50, but needs help raising $550 more to fund his procedure and care. Keo said, “I hope the surgery will clear the infection and make my leg stable again. I look forward to healing well and eventually being able to walk independently and return to my normal daily activities.”