Wielman lives with his parents and brother in rural Guatemala. He likes to eat rice and play with his brother.
Wielman has been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition. At two years of age, his weight is the same as that of a healthy six-month-old baby. Without treatment, Wielman faces increased risk of developing chronic diseases and having a low IQ. Treatment and prevention of severe acute malnutrition is crucial for Wielman’s development.
$782 will fund Wielman’s treatment at our medical partner’s care center, Clinic Tecpán. Beginning on January 19, Wielman’s condition will be evaluated by nutritionists and physicians. His growth will be monitored, and he will receive medical care and nutritional supplements.
Community health workers will also visit his family and educate them on how to prepare nutrient-rich meals to support Wielman’s development. Wielman’s mother says that she is “going to look for a way to dedicate more time to Wielman to improve his growth.”