Tomasa is a five-month-old baby girl from Guatemala. Her father works as a day laborer, and her mother stays home to care for Tomasa and her siblings.
Tomasa experiences symptoms of malnutrition, a dangerous condition that results from consuming too few calories and nutrients. In the short term, this means that Tomasa has little energy to grow, and she also gets sick more often than other children. The long term consequences of malnutrition include increased risk of chronic diseases and delayed development.
While malnutrition can have devastating effects, it is also very treatable. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, is asking for $437 to fund treatment for Tomasa. On February 16, Tomasa will begin routine growth monitoring and nutrient supplementation. Local health workers will also teach Tomasa’s parents about nutrition. These interventions will ensure Tomasa grows up strong and healthy.
Tomasa’s mother says, “We are grateful for the support our daughter will receive, because we do not have the money to buy her enough food to eat. Now that we know our daughter is malnourished, we will do everything we can to make sure she is healthy. Thank you to the organization and all the donors for this help.”