Nigle is a four-year-old boy from the Philippines. He and his older brother live with their grandparents in a bamboo hut. He enjoys playing with his toy car. Unfortunately, Nigle has been diagnosed with moderately acute malnutrition. He is underweight and has thin limbs and a bloated stomach.
Fortunately, Nigle will be receiving treatment through our medical partner’s home-based malnutrition intervention program. This program provides nutrient-enriched food packs to ensure he gets the additional food he needs to regain normal weight and achieve optimum physical and mental development. Volunteers will monitor his progress, and professional staff will educate his parents about proper nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, and organic vegetable gardening.
Nigle’s treatment will begin on February 21 and costs $184.