At the Nutrition Center in Teculutan
Here's a bit of information about malnutrition that I have found. Please take a moment to read this!
Guatemala ranks 6th in the world for chronic malnutrition, with about 50% of Guatemalan children under the age of 5 suffering from chronic malnutrition, affecting their mental and physical growth. According to UNICEF, Guatemala has the worst malnutrition problem in Latin America, even higher than Africa. 57% of the population currently lives under the poverty line and cannot afford an adequate diet. Mother's are often unable to provide breast milk for their infants due to malnutrition. 75% of the primary indigenous rural population live on less than $2 per day.
This precious little girl is 1 year old. She was just brought to the nutrition center a week ago. If you notice her hair is completely blonde at the roots and her body is very swollen! She is adorable!
The rest of these pictures are kids around the center having snack or hanging out! There are currently 22 kids that they care for at this facility. They stay here for 3 weeks, then go home for 1 week. Often a vicious cycle... the children will gain weight and become healthier, and in the week they are home, they will often drop back to where they were at the beginning of the 3 weeks.
Absolutely Beautiful!!
The rest of these pictures are kids around the center having snack or hanging out! There are currently 22 kids that they care for at this facility. They stay here for 3 weeks, then go home for 1 week. Often a vicious cycle... the children will gain weight and become healthier, and in the week they are home, they will often drop back to where they were at the beginning of the 3 weeks.
Absolutely Beautiful!!
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