Maynor is an 18-month-old baby boy from rural Guatemala. He is an agreeable and happy baby who likes to eat watermelon and play cars with his siblings. His father works as a day laborer in the fields, and his mother takes care of the household and weaves to bring in extra income.
Maynor currently has acute malnutrition. He previously received Watsi funding to treat his condition and was growing well until he became sick and lost weight during his illness. As a result, Maynor needs more robust intervention.
In the short term, malnutrition means Maynor has little energy to grow and that his immune system is weak. This leaves him vulnerable to illness that could further compromise his growth. If Maynor’s acute malnutrition continues to go untreated, he will also face long-term consequences, such as an increased risk of chronic diseases, low IQ, and higher likelihood of dropping out of school.
Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, is asking for $837 to fund growth monitoring, micronutrient treatment, and food supplementation to help Maynor recover. Additionally, this funding will enable community health workers to teach Maynor’s mother how to create a nutrient-rich diet with limited resources.
Maynor’s mother says, “Now I am grateful to the organization for the support that you bring and and for looking out for the children with malnutrition.”