Fatima Albeedh, The Country Office in Sanaa’, Yemen
July 11th, 2024
In a world where getting enough to eat feels like chasing leaves in the wind, Mohammed, a tiny 6 years old boy, shone bright like a star in a little house in Bani Saad, Almahweet, Yemen. Life for him and his family was tough. Food was scarce, and money even tighter. Mohammed grew thin and weak, his little body struggling. “He wouldn’t eat,” his worried mother said, “always running away when we offered him food.”
Then, a glimmer of hope, Vision Hope International e.V intervened to illuminate the path of Mohammed and his family with new hope, through the Child and Mother Nutrition Project, which aims to combat malnutrition and provide the necessary healthcare for children in need. This project comes as part of the organization’s efforts to improve the living conditions of vulnerable communities and provide better opportunities for health and awareness.
With a dedicated team, the nutrition department began to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for Mohammed, which included providing specialized nutritional envelopes containing the essential nutrients to strengthen his health and promote his growth.
And with his visits scheduled every 15 days to closely monitor his condition, the nutrition officer spared no effort to support and care for Mohammed on an ongoing basis.
The efforts were not limited to Mohammed only but included educating and raising awareness among Mohammed’s mother and family members about the importance of maintaining child health, educating mothers and families about the importance of personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, and proper child nutrition.
Slowly, but surely, Mohammed began to bloom. Strength returned to his tiny frame; a smile lit up his face. His mother, tears welling up, said, “I was so scared. I feared for his life. Now, I have hope again. I know how to care for my children, and the future for once feels brighter.”