Vireak is a 21-year-old man from Cambodia who lives with his parents, sisters, two brothers-in-law, two nephews, and three siblings. His father collects coconuts for sale by climbing palm trees, while his mother is a housewife. His siblings and their spouses work as fishermen or construction workers. Because Vireak cannot work, he spends his time watching TV with his family. In September 2022, Vireak was in a motor vehicle accident, which resulted in an open fracture of his left femur. He was sent to a local hospital for treatment, where he had an external fixation for six months. After removing the fixator, a nail was put in, but it became infected and had to be taken out. Additionally, his left leg is now shorter than his right leg due to bone loss. It is difficult for him to walk, and he is in chronic pain. Due to his family's limited means, he cannot afford to return to the hospital where he first had surgery. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 1st, Vireak will undergo a fracture repair procedure. His family is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $383 more to fund the procedure. Vireak said, "After surgery, I hope to walk normally without pain and be able to find a job to help my family."

Samuel is a 10-month-old baby boy from Haiti. He is the first born child of his parents. Samuel has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Samuel has been experiencing increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Samuel will experience severe physical and developmental delays. On February 1st, Samuel will undergo surgery at Hospital Bernard Mevs to treat his hydrocephalus. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available. Surgeons will place a shunt to drain the excess fluid from Samuel's brain, reducing intracranial pressure and greatly improving his quality of life. With proper treatment, Samuel will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $957 to cover the cost of this surgery. His parents are looking forward to their child being healthy after surgery, hopeful that he can live a good life ahead.

Agatha is a mother of two from Uganda. Her father passed before she was born, and she was raised by her mother. She went to school until 4th grade but was unfortunately unable to finish. She is married and a mother of two, her children are 5 and 7 years old. Her husband is a soldier in the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces. She enjoys farming, but they currently do not have the land to accommodate it. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children. She is currently pregnant with twins. Her doctors at Rushoroza Hospital recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because the first twin is breech. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and children. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Agatha undergo a C-section on February 23rd. This procedure will cost $214, and Agatha needs your support. Agatha says, “I believe I will have a successful surgery with a positive outcome. After complete recovery, I continue to take care of our children. May God protect you.”