Some stories stay with you long after the charts are filed away and the years have passed. Nerlande is one of those stories. It was 2012 when she arrived at our nutrition center — a little girl, small and fragile beyond what words can adequately describe. She was admitted in
Samuel was six months old when he arrived at the RHFH Rescue Center weighing 14 lbs, admitted with kwashiorkor, fever, and watery diarrhea. His lowest weight dropped to 12 lbs. His family has already lost two children to kwashiorkor. His father farms and his mother sells street food, together earning
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me.” — Mark 9:37 “Every child you encounter is a divine appointment.” — Wess Stafford “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'”
Jean Odes is a 16-year-old primary school student who lives with his parents and three brothers. As the second child in his family, he plays an important role at home. Some time ago, Jean experienced a serious accident that caused severe injuries to both of his legs. His condition was
