Nancy is a one-month-old baby from Uganda. She has just been diagnosed with severe malnutrition. Since birth, Nancy’s mother, Evaliine, has had trouble nursing. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, reports that if Nancy is left untreated, “it is likely she will not survive.”
Nancy is Evaliine’s only child and they live together in a village in Uganda with Evaliine’s mother. To help support the family, Evaliine works as a farmer. But although she works hard, she is not able to provide the food and milk that Nancy needs to grow at a healthy rate.
For $375, Nancy will receive food supplementation and treatment to stabilize her, and ultimately help her improve. Evaliine will also be given guidance and education about the types of foods she should be providing for her family.
The Kellermann Foundation is confident that with the right treatment, “Nancy will return to normal development.” Let’s help Nancy have a chance to grow up healthy, and avoid the long-term effects of malnutrition.