In a small village in Yemen, a child named Samer was born in 2020. Samer was initially a healthy and active child, but his life took a turn when the war broke out in the country. The war resulted in food scarcity and a lack of healthcare, leading to a widespread occurrence of severe malnutrition among children.
In 2023, when Samer was just three years old, he suffered from severe malnutrition. His weight was significantly below the normal range for his age, and he experienced diarrhea and vomiting. Samer was weak, sluggish, and unable to play with other children.
Realizing that her son needed urgent help, Samer's mother took him to the local healthcare center, where he was diagnosed with severe malnutrition.
Horizon Foundation, a non-governmental organization working to combat malnutrition in Yemen, intervened. The foundation provided Samer with fortified food and healthcare.
Samer underwent a two-month therapeutic program during which he received fortified food, medication, and psychosocial support.
Thanks to the efforts of Horizon Foundation, Samer's health condition improved significantly. He regained his normal weight, and his overall health improved greatly.
Samer's father said, 'If it weren't for Horizon Foundation, my son wouldn't be alive today. They saved his life.'
Horizon Foundation is an NGO dedicated to combating malnutrition in Yemen. Since 2015, the foundation has provided food and healthcare assistance to thousands of children suffering from severe malnutrition.
The mission of Horizon Foundation is to ensure that all children in Yemen have access to nutritious food and necessary healthcare for their growth and development.
The success story of Horizon Foundation in treating child Samer is a story of hope for Yemenis struggling with severe malnutrition. This story demonstrates that efforts to combat malnutrition can yield positive results and that children suffering from severe malnutrition can recover and grow normally.