A Malnutrition Center Perspective...

Going to the Malnutrition Center today was a real eye opener to say the least. The women that work there have so much dedication and patience. First, Ms. Lucky, the director of the center, showed us a binder with some before and after pictures of the children they've treated and nursed back to good health. It was absolutely astonishing to see the difference between the two. She then explained the process of taking in the children and that they don't have a time limit on how long they can stay. Then, we were set free to go where we wanted to help. We did everything from feeding them, to changing diapers and playing with them. We attempted to put on a puppet show, and at first were successful, but then they wanted to try it out for themselves. It was the most adorable thing seeing them so excited to participate. These children show so much joy and happiness even though they're going through such a hard time. The women and children there were such an inspiration to us and truly made us rethink our actions. As soon as we left, we were all asking when we could go back.

Written by Ashton Norton...