AJ is a nine-year-old boy from the Philippines. He lives with his parents and likes to play ball games with his friends. His father works as a farmer to support their family, and his mother stays at home to look after AJ.
AJ was recently diagnosed with malnutrition, a condition that results from consuming too little protein and nutrients. Beginning on July 4, AJ will receive at-home treatment through our medical partner, International Care Ministries (ICM).
ICM will provide AJ with nutrient-enriched food packs to ensure he gets additional food to regain normal weight, and achieve optimum physical and mental development. ICM will also teach his family about proper nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, and organic vegetable gardening so they can best care for their son. ICM is asking for $173 to cover the cost of AJ’s care.
“We sincerely hope that AJ can recover from his malnutrition and continue to study well,” says AJ’s mother.