New kids

This is Kephania.  She is 8 months old and weighs 9 pounds.  Her mother and father are both dead.  She is really struggling to live right now.  (currently on the medika mamba program)

This is Gerline.  She is 10 years old and weighs 33 pounds.  This is her 5th time with kwashiorkor. She has 7 living siblings at home.   (currently on the medika mamba program)

This is Richy Mix, he is 2 years old and weighs 18 pounds.  This is his 3rd time with kwashiorkor. (currently on the medika mamba program)

6 Responses to New kids

  1. Stephanie S says:

    I just watched the video posted on FB and my heart just aches so much right now. I want to come hold the babies so badly. You are such a strong woman and I admire you for that.

  2. Cathy says:

    Thanks for keeping it real with the photos, it makes the significance of your work and the realities there come alive. Kephania has stolen my heart more than any other, which is saying something.

    My blessings and prayers to you all. Please let me know if there is a special sponsorship for Kephania.

    Cathy

  3. Kitty says:

    Quote from my 5 year old son “She looks so sad”.

    Keep up the great work!

  4. Kitty says:

    Sorry – he saw the photo of Kephania. We’ll be praying.

  5. enola says:

    There seems to be a fair number of children that have to be readmitted. Is it possible that the child’s family could be signed up for a sponsorship program such as the food box program when the children are discharged in an effort to prevent this. This would also help their siblings at home who also probably are not well fed. Each time a child is discharged, one of us could sponsor the family for a food box the same way people sponsor kids for school. I would love to participate if you guys decide to do this. Praying for you all.

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