November 16, 2015
Meet 14-month-old Kimberly from Guatemala. “Kimberly loves to play with her doll and have fun around their front yard,” shares our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK).
Due to a lack of resources and education around nutrition, Kimberly is malnourished. Guatemala has the fourth highest rate of chronic malnutrition in the world, with 49.8% of children under five in Guatemala being malnourished.
Kimberly’s weight and height are far below average for her age. “Her energy is low and her immune system is weak,” shares WK. If she does not receive treatment, she will be at higher risk of future illness. “Her physical and mental development will be compensated which will affect her academic performance and ability to succeed in school.”
For $535, Kimberly can receive a variety of interventions to improve her health. “Kimberly will get medication and supplementation to assist her weak immune system and help her recoup some of the height and weight,” explains WK. Her mother will also receive budgeting and nutrition education.
“We believe with assistance this girl has a shot at recovery and success,” shares WK.
“Thank you for wanting to help my daughter grow and become more healthy and strong,” says her mother/ “God gave the gift of this child to care for and protect. You are helping me.”
Meet 14-month-old Kimberly from Guatemala. “Kimberly loves to play with her doll and have fun around their front yard,” shares our medical p...
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January 26, 2016
Kimberly received treatment for acute malnutrition.
“Since beginning treatment, Kimberly’s health has been improving significantly. She has gained weight and gotten taller,” reports her doctor at Wuqu’ Kawoq. “Before getting treatment, Kimberly could not walk alone—her mom had to help to hold her up. Now she can walk all alone, and loves to explore the world around her.”
“Kimberly’s appetite has increased and she is eating a more caloric and varied diet, thanks to our treatments. Kimberly’s mother has been excited to learn about how to give Kimberly and her other children the foods they need to grow and develop,” WK contines. “Although Kimberly came down with a bout of diarrhea a couple weeks ago, our medical team was quick to treat her and get on the road to recovery. With continued treatment, she is on track to reach a healthy height and weight.”
“I feel so happy for this great help that you are giving me,” shares Kimberly’s mother. “Sometimes I didn’t have food to give my baby, so I couldn’t feed her. Now I can.”
"Since beginning treatment, Kimberly’s health has been improving significantly. She has gained weight and gotten taller," reports her doctor...
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