Teinor is an 8-year-old boy who recently came to the clinic because he needed circumcision surgery due to medical issues. His father passed away when he was young, and he now lives with his mother and stepfather. Together, his parents work hard as farmers, growing beans, corn, and millet in their gardens, which they resell in open-air markets to earn a living.

Teinor has two sisters and four brothers. The family lives in a four-room home made of tin, clay, and rocks. They do not have running water at their home, and the nearest water source is a 1.5-hour walk away. Without a flush toilet or even an outhouse, daily life is difficult. Their monthly income is about $78, which barely provides for the family’s needs.

After surgery, Teinor came to the clinic to recover. Here, he is receiving nutritious food, good care, and daily dressing changes—giving his body the chance to heal and grow stronger.

Bensot is a 5-year-old boy who has faced many challenges in his young life. He is being lovingly raised by his grandparents, who have cared for him since he was small. One day, while running and playing, he fell and broke his arm. His grandparents, despite living a four-hour walk away, made the difficult journey to bring him to the clinic for help.

The family lives in a three-room home made of rocks and clay with a tin roof. They do not have running water in their home, but they collect it from a nearby source just a few minutes’ walk away. Their monthly income is about $35, barely enough to provide for daily needs.

Bensot was taken to a hospital for surgery on his arm, then returned to the clinic to stay where he could heal, receive good food, and proper nutrition. He also suffers from seizures, something he has lived with since birth. Through care and support, Bensot is slowly regaining strength.

Nayou is a 12-month-old baby girl who weighs just 10 pounds. She arrived at the clinic very weak, with swelling from 2+ edema, signs of kwashiorkor, and a recent cold and fever.

Her mother passed away from illness when Nayou was only 1.5 months old, and her father is still alive but unable to care for her. She is his only child, so her grandmother has been raising her. Life has been very hard. The grandparents are farmers who grow beans, corn, and millet. They live in a simple home without running water or even an outhouse, and their only water source is a 4-hour walk away. The family survives on about $23 each month.

For months, Nayou has been sick and small. Her grandmother tried to feed her crushed crackers and cookies mixed in milk, but it was not enough to keep her healthy. Sadly, her family even believed a curse might be the reason for her illness. Despite these struggles, her grandmother carried her for six hours to reach the clinic, determined to give her a chance at life.

Here, Nayou was started on F-75 therapeutic milk to stabilize her, followed by Medika Mamba, a nutrient-rich peanut paste. She is now receiving care, nutrition, and hope for recovery.

Edelina is a 6-year-old girl who weighs just 27.7 pounds. She was referred to us from another clinic after showing signs of malnutrition and severe stomach pain.

Her parents live together and work hard to provide for her and her sibling, though they have already endured the heartbreak of losing one child. The family grows beans and corn in their garden, but food is scarce. They live in a small, one-room home made of bricks and clay, covered with a tin roof. Life is difficult—there is no running water or outhouse. Their only water source is a long, 2-hour walk from home.

With an income of just $60 per month, feeding the family is a daily struggle. The day before Edelina was admitted, she had only eaten a single plate of rice. To reach the clinic, the family traveled eight hours by walking, motorcycle taxi, and regular taxi, determined to get her help.

At the clinic, Edelina was started on F-75 therapeutic milk to stabilize her body and later transitioned to Medika Mamba, a high-calorie peanut paste for malnutrition. She is now receiving the care she desperately needs to regain her strength.