Anibal is an 11-month-old boy from Guatemala. He has been diagnosed with acute malnutrition. This means he has little energy to grow, and his immune system is weak and vulnerable to illness. He is also at risk of chronic disease and delayed development. Fortunately, Anibal began malnutrition treatment on November 24, 2016. Anibal lives with his family in a one-room adobe house with a tin roof. He loves to play with his teddy bear and eat bananas. His father works as a day laborer on a local plantation, but he cannot afford his son's $512 treatment. While malnutrition can have devastating effects, it is also very treatable. Growth monitoring, micronutrients, and food supplementation will help Anibal recover. He will gain weight and grow taller to catch up with other children his age, and his immune system will grow stronger. Community health workers will teach his mother about creating a nutrient-rich diet from limited resources. Treatment will give Anibal a chance to grow healthy and strong.

Cristofer is a 15-month-old boy from Guatemala. His parents have had trouble affording foods rich in calories, protein, and nutrients. He has been diagnosed with acute malnutrition. This means he has little energy to grow, and his immune system is weak and vulnerable to illness. He is also at risk of chronic disease and delayed development. Fortunately, Cristofer began malnutrition treatment on November 24, 2016. Cristofer loves to play with his older brother while his mother cooks for the family or weaves Mayan textiles. His favorite foods are bananas, rice, and noodles. He lives with his family in a one-room adobe house with a tin roof. Cristofer's father works as a day laborer on a local plantation. He cannot afford his son's $512 treatment. While malnutrition can have devastating effects, it is also very treatable. Growth monitoring, micronutrients, and food supplementation will help Cristofer recover. He will gain weight and grow taller to catch up with other children his age, and his immune system will grow stronger. Community health workers will teach his mother about creating a nutrient-rich diet from limited resources. Treatment will give Cristofer a chance to grow healthy and strong.

Seak Kim is a 61-year-old crop farmer with one son and one grandchild. In her free time, she likes to visit the pagoda to listen to monks. Two years ago, Seak Kim developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurred vision, tearing, and headaches. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, working, and going anywhere outside. When Seak Kim learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On November 24, doctors performed a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, Seak Kim will be able to see clearly again. Now, she needs help to fund this $292 procedure. "I hope to see more clearly," she says, "so that I can plant my crops better, do housework, and take care of my grandchildren."

Chorn is a 55-year-old farmer with five sons and two daughters. In his free time, he likes to work in his rice fields and listen to the radio. In May 2014, Chorn was in a car accident. The car rolled over and fractured his right humerus. He visited a Khmer traditional healer for treatment, but his symptoms did not improve. Chorn then visited a hospital, when he underwent surgery and a plate was inserted to heal the fracture. After the operation, he started experiencing radial nerve palsy, or "wrist drop." Essentially, he cannot extend his wrist. When Chorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours to seek treatment. X-rays revealed that his fracture had not healed. On November 2, CSC surgeons performed surgery on his right humerus and a tendon transfer in his wrist. After recovery, Chorn will be able to use his right arm easily. Now, he needs help to fund this $450 surgery.