Meet baby Carlo, a one-year-old from Haiti who lives in the countryside with his mother, father, and six siblings. Carlo’s parents work in the fields to put food on the table for their children, but it is often difficult to make ends meet.
Baby Carlo was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. This makes it difficult for him to be comfortable and to drink and eat easily. Simple procedures could correct both, but the cost is out of reach for Carlo’s family.
That’s where we come in. With $960 we can pay for the care Carlos needs for his lip and mouth. “The treatment will have a very high positive impact on the baby’s life,” writes Watsi’s medical partner. “After the surgeries, the baby will be able to eat and drink normally and to feel comfortable; this will allow him to have a good childhood and have a healthy life.” What are we waiting for?