Fawens is a 5-month-old baby boy who weighs just 9 pounds. He was brought to the clinic by his adoptive grandmother after becoming seriously ill. For the first few months of his life, Fawens was cared for by his mother. But when he became sick, she left him in the care of his grandmother, saying she could no longer provide for him. When Fawens arrived at our clinic, he had been suffering from fever and vomiting for five days. His condition was concerning, and we quickly began treatment to stabilize him. Fawens lives with a family of five in a modest two-room home made of cinder blocks and topped with a tin roof. They don’t have running water or a flush toilet, but they do have access to an outhouse. Water is collected from a piped system about a five-minute walk from their home. The family grows spinach in their small garden to supplement their diet and has an average monthly income of just $38. Despite the distance and financial challenges, his grandmother made the one-hour journey by taxi motorcycle to reach the clinic and seek help. Thanks to the support of our medical team and generous donors, Fawens is now receiving the care he needs to recover and grow stronger.

Rebecca a, 7 month old girl weighing 7 1/2 pounds, was brought to the clinic by her aunt after suffering from diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and a cough for a week. The day before she arrived, she had only been given oral rehydration solution, and on the day of her admission, she had eaten just a small portion of porridge. It was clear that she needed help. Rebecca’s story is heartbreaking. When she was just two months old, her mother left her in the care of her aunt—and she hasn’t been seen since. Her aunt has stepped in with love and dedication. Rebecca lives with her aunt and four other family members in a one-room home made of sheets of tin and wooden framing. They don’t have running water or a flush toilet, but they manage with an outhouse. To fetch clean water, they walk nearly 30 minutes to the nearest source. Their monthly income averages only $53, making access to nutritious food and healthcare extremely difficult. Their home is located about an hour away from the clinic by motorcycle, and despite the distance, her aunt made the difficult journey to get Rebecca the urgent care she needed. Upon admission, Rebecca was started on F-75 therapeutic milk to stabilize her condition and was later transitioned to Medika Mamba to support her recovery and weight gain.

Berandiny is a 10-year-old boy with special needs who recently became very ill with pneumonia. He had been sick for three days with a high fever, persistent coughing, and difficulty breathing. When he arrived at the clinic, he was struggling so much that he needed oxygen right away. We admitted him to our inpatient program, where he received oxygen therapy and daily injections for one week. Berandiny lives with his grandmother, who lovingly cares for him. He has one living sister, and sadly, one sibling who has passed away. Together, they live with five family members in a six-room home made of cement blocks and tin. Although they don’t have running water inside their home, they are fortunate to have access to a piped water system right in their yard. The family also maintains a garden where they grow bananas and beans to help sustain themselves. Since infancy, Berandiny has experienced seizures, making his care even more challenging. Despite these difficulties, his family is committed to doing everything they can for him. Thanks to the support of our donors and the care provided at our clinic, Berandiny is now feeling better and breathing on his own again. We’re grateful to have been able to help him through this critical time.

Wideline is a 10-year-old girl who was brought to the clinic by her aunt after showing signs of malnutrition. Both of Wideline’s parents have passed away, and her aunt is now her primary caregiver. Concerned by her weight loss, persistent fever, and lack of appetite, her aunt made the difficult two-hour journey by motorcycle taxi to seek medical help. Upon arrival, Wideline was assessed and classified at -3 SD on the WHO malnutrition scale. The day she was admitted, she had only eaten a small portion of soup, and the day before, she had nothing at all. She lives in a one-room home with five family members. The house is made of a wooden frame with tin walls and a tin roof. They do not have running water and rely on a water pump located about an hour’s walk from their home. The family’s average monthly income is just $76, making it difficult to meet even the most basic needs. Wideline was immediately started on F-75 therapeutic milk to stabilize her condition and later transitioned to Medika Mamba, a fortified peanut-based supplement.

Angelica is a 7-month-old girl who was generally healthy until she developed a severe case of pneumonia accompanied by a high fever. Concerned for her health, her mother brought her to the clinic, where she was quickly admitted for inpatient care and placed on oxygen. During her 10-day stay, Angelica received albuterol treatments, oxygen therapy, and a full course of antibiotics. Her mother stayed by her side throughout her recovery. Thanks to the timely medical intervention and her mother’s care, Angelica responded well to treatment and was able to return home healthy and strong.