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From Heartache to Hope: Zinitu’s Story

One-year-old Zinitu arrived at our Aleta Pediatric Hospital and Feeding Center, fragile and visibly malnourished. Her 17-year old mother, who shares cramped quarters with Zinitu and her grandmother, brought her to us after seeing her daughter suffer from severe malnutrition and anemia. Her body was wasting away.

During her 12-day stay in our pediatric hospital, Zinitu’s health improved as she received the nourishing and life-saving medical care she desperately needed. Because of your faithful giving, she was able to return home with outpatient nutritional support to ensure her continued recovery.

It’s amazing how the 12-day stay at our hospital changed her health and well-being for the better. She was even able to play with her friends again! Her mother was given food from the garden and seeds, and instructions on how to plant at home, to ensure proper nutrition going forward.

Zinitu’s journey is a testament to the life-changing impact of compassionate friends like you. Each gift you give has the power to restore hope and bring healing to families struggling with extreme poverty.

Crisis Aid has operated established feeding programs in East Africa for 19 years. More than 133,000 severely malnourished children and their families receive food monthly. Through your giving, you bring not only immediate relief, but also sustainable solutions to help vulnerable children and families flourish.

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