Dulce is a 2-month-old girl from Guatemala. She lives with her parents and older sister, and her father supports their family by farming. “Her parents say that she cries a lot because she is always hungry,” says our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK), “and that they wish they could buy formula but they really cannot afford it.” Dulce’s mother is having lactational failure, meaning she is unable to produce enough milk for Dulce. Because her family cannot afford to purchase formula, her parents have been feeding her water to supplement the lack of milk. “Dulce is sick often and her mother says that she barely weights more than she did when she was born,” explains WK. Babies are reliant upon the nutrients in breast milk or formula for development. “What Dulce is currently receiving is far below what she needs to grow,” continues WK, “now Dulce is at risk of dehydration and starvation.” For $1,016, Dulce will receive the formula she needs to grow and thrive and her mother will receive health education. “One-on-one education with Dulce’s mother will prepare her for when [Dulce] needs to start eating solid food, as well as help her watch for further signs of malnutrition and other illness,” explains WK. WK expets that after the treatment, Dulce will have a strong immune system and will grow to be a healthy, energetic baby. “I want my daughter to stop getting sick and to start growing,” shares Dulce’s mother. “I am worried, because she is always sick,” she continues, “…thank you for wanting to help us, I hope you can save my baby.”

Meet 2-year-old Esvin from Guatemala! Esvin lives with his mom and siblings. Esvin “has severe developmental delay and severe malnutrition,” our medical partner, Wuku’ Kawoq tells us. “In addition, he has very weak limp muscles and has very little language and motor development.” “Esvin will need a complete medical workup to eliminate treatable medical conditions,” explains Wuku Kawoq. “Then we will provide him with high-level, aggressive nutrition therapy to cure his acute malnutrition. Finally, he will need speech and physical therapy to help him regain milestones and start developing normally again.” Esvin’s mom shares that she hopes he will “grow like my other children.” Treatment for Esvin costs $1,385. Let’s help ensure that Esvin gets the happy and healthy life he deserves!

“I wish to see my son get better, find good results after the treatment and go back home,” says Waly’s father. Meet little Waly, a 10-month-old baby boy from Haiti. He has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a rare condition that causes a buildup of cerebro-spinal fluid in his head. He is in need of surgery to place shunts that will allow his head to properly drain the fluids. His family has six children, and they make very little money so they are unable to afford his treatment. For $1,260, Waly can receive the necessary surgery to improve his growth and development. Our partners at Project Medishare tell us, “The surgical intervention will drain the excess fluids and give him a chance to grow up well and have a healthy life.”