Eswin is a three-year-old boy who lives in Guatemala with his parents. He loves playing with his toy horse, and, “his favorite food is egg and beans,” our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK), shares.
Eswin is currently having trouble meeting some of his developmental milestones. He has not learned how to verbally communicate, and he has trouble walking longer distances.
Because they live far from the nearest hospital, running tests and diagnostic work is not an option for Eswin. His father drives a tractor on a farm for work while his mother stays at home. Since they have no land for subsistence farming, they must purchase their food, making it difficult for them to financially support the therapy needed to treat Eswin’s developmental delays.
“The therapy will allow Eswin to be much more independent,” WK reports. He will learn to verbally communicate in speech therapy, and to walk properly. $386 will cover the cost of the therapy needed.
Without treatment, it is likely that Eswin’s mother would have to stay at home with him. After receiving therapy for his developmental delays, Eswin will be on the right track for school, and his mother will be able to go back to work to help support the family.
“I hope my son will learn to run and improve his language so he can explain things and we will be able to understand him,” Eswin’s mother expresses. “I hope my child will improve and that he will have the chance to live a normal life.”