Sponsorship Status: Unsponsored
Age: 5 Months
Weight Upon Admission: 5.33 kg
Current Weight: 7.13 kg
More About Adriana: Adriana is a sweet 4-month-old baby who was referred from the National Hospital Zacamil with Kwashiorkor and Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome. Kwashiorkor is a serious form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein in a child’s diet. It can lead to swelling in the feet and legs, changes in skin and hair, and a swollen belly. At the hospital, it was discovered that her condition was worsened because she was not receiving the right nutrition or proper hygienic care. Her mother, who comes from very limited resources, had been feeding her a traditional drink instead of proper milk formula, not realizing the harm it was causing.

How Sponsorship Helps: With sponsorship, Adriana is receiving the medical treatment, specialized nutrition, and gentle care she needs to heal and grow stronger. Sponsorship also provides her mother with vital training in proper nutrition and hygiene so Adriana can continue to thrive when she returns home.

Sponsorship Amount: $150 monthly or $1800 yearly