April 20, 2017
Cristian is 19 months old and lives with his family in rural Guatemala.
He has been diagnosed with severe stunting as a result of malnutrition. He is only the size of a healthy six-month-old baby. Cristian’s parents are worried about their son because he is always sick and has no appetite. While malnutrition can have devastating long-term effects, it is also easily treatable.
Cristian will begin his treatment on April 26. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK), will provide Cristian with food and micronutrient supplements. WK has also arranged for a community health worker to teach Cristian’s parents how to create nutrient-rich meals for their son. The total cost of the treatment is $492.
Cristian’s mother says, “I wish for nothing more than to see my son grow well.”
Let’s help Cristian grow into a strong and healthy boy!
Cristian is 19 months old and lives with his family in rural Guatemala.
He has been diagnosed with severe stunting as a result of malnut...
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August 14, 2017
Cristian underwent malnutrition treatment.
Since beginning treatment for malnutrition, Cristian has been gaining weight and growing taller. Cristian’s mother has seen great changes in her son since beginning in the nutrition program, and she says that she has learned a great deal in the nutrition classes. With continued treatment, we are confident that Cristian will continue along this healthy trajectory.
Cristian’s mother says, “I am grateful to all that you have given us. Now my son is growing well. We are of scarce resources so before we could not even give our son an egg a day, but now we can every day. Thank you.”
Since beginning treatment for malnutrition, Cristian has been gaining weight and growing taller. Cristian’s mother has seen great changes in...
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