About the Project
The project consisted of emergency medical care and long-term health and social support for a five-year-old boy.
Location
Kasese Municipality, Uganda
Quick Project Stats
| Funding Date | February 2024 |
| Luena Investment | $600 |
| CBO Partner | Rwenzori Youth in Development Network (RYID-Net) |
| Village | Kasese Municipality |
| Country | Uganda |
| # of Children Impacted | 1 |
| Community Contribution | Food items |
Malnutrition Threatens Vulnerable Children
Malnutrition is poised to destroy a generation of children in Uganda. It’s reported that more than one third of all young children (2.4 million) are stunted. The case of Gilbert Mumbere is relatable to these statistics. His diagnosis of severe malnutrition required urgent medical and social rehabilitation which his immediate family could not provide.
Gilbert is a 5-year-old boy who was abandoned by his teenage parents. While staying with his poor grandmother in Maliba Village in Kasese District, Gilbert’s life deteriorated to the extent of severe malnutrition, wasting, and stunting. At the time that his condition came to the attention of concerned authorities, Gilbert had been almost left for dead. He was rushed to St. Paul’s Hospital in Kasese Town for medical attention, and is now housed and cared for at NOTDEC Orphanage. Gilbert is not able to talk and walk, but life is still there that needs everyone’s compassion and care.
Care and Social Support for Gilbert’s Recovery
During Gilbert’s hospitalization, and now that he is at the orphanage, Luena Foundation’s donation has been used to provide Gilbert’s basic needs of nutritious foods, drinks, clothing, beddings, and sanitary consumables like disposable diapers, soaps and detergents. The social support provided to Gilbert will be crucial to his rehabilitation and recovery outcomes, and contribute to a healthy life again.
Meet our Partner Community-Based Organization
RYID-Net was founded in 2021 by a group young people who are passionate about transforming the livelihoods of fellow young people from impoverished communities through sustainable agriculture, micro-businesses, skilling, and education. Our orphan and vulnerable children empowerment initiative empowers children in their formative years to live dignified lives.
To learn more about our partner organization, click here.
