Provide Specialty Formula for Babies in Haiti

Baby formula is important for babies at GLA. Many of our babies’ mothers died during or shortly after childbirth. They were never able to receive the antibodies and nutrients from their mother, making access to fortified formula at GLA even more essential to their health and development. Other babies were born in extenuating circumstances and their mothers’ were unable to produce milk or produced an inadequate amount to supply for the baby’s needs.

These women are victims of their environment. They usually don’t have enough financial stability to take care of themselves. No money to buy food so they can eat at least once a day. No government aid to relieve their suffering caused by natural or man made disasters such as famine and disease. The government in Haiti is not equipped to promote economical development and help strengthen its citizens. Meaning that in Haiti the government does not give any support to parents. Helping them purchase necessities for their young ones. Due to the lack of social assistance, when a baby comes to GLA for care they have often been undernourished for a period of time and we must work hard to help them gain weight and provide supplements for their vitamin deficiencies. Baby formula helps us do both of these things.

This is why your donations are so important to us. They allow us help all of the mothers and babies that comes to GLA. We are able to make sure that all of the babies get all of the nutrients that are needed in their little bodies to grow and thrive. Thank you so much for helping GLA.

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