Growing health for Filomina and her family

We partnered with Filomina and her family when her children were diagnosed with malnutrition. She is incredibly committed to the health of her family and has been an inspiration to us all at Gardens for Health. Since we met Filomina at a health clinic, we provided her with seeds for fruits and vegetables and two chickens for raising eggs. With the help of Gardens for Health agricultural staff, Filomina is now growing orange sweet potatoes, beans, amaranth, cassava leaves, carrots and passion fruit and avocadoes. Filomina also participated in health education sessions led by Gardens for Health community educators on topics related to the physical causes of malnutrition, like breastfeeding and making balanced meals, as well as the social determinants of malnutrition, like gender-based violence and family planning.

Over the past three months, her five year old child, pictured here, has gained six pounds, and moved away from a diagnosis of severe acute malnutrition. His oedema, a result of the swelling due lack of nutrients, has significantly reduced, and Filomina notices that he is frequently less sick. Now, Filomina is excited about being able to send him to school for the first time.

The solution to malnutrition starts in the field of Filomina and in her home. Her commitment, coupled with your generosity and the right resources and education, is building healthy lives and lasting change.

Thank you.