Lift Up Rural Children Who Need Health Care
Dear prayer partner,
In rural Nicaragua, accessing health care is a major challenge for children. Specialized treatments are only available in the cities, but many families can’t manage the travel distance or expense — let alone the treatment cost.
Last year, I met Anielka, one of these children. When she was three years old, she dislocated her leg. At the time, she wasn’t yet part of Compassion’s program, so Anielka and her mom had to endure an arduous journey to reach the hospital — crossing a river and waiting for a rickshaw to take them to the bus stop.
When they finally reached a hospital, the news was more devastating than they expected. Anielka was diagnosed with a heart defect that had triggered an infection. Before doctors could treat her leg, they had to address the dangerous condition. As a result, her leg healed crookedly.
As Anielka grew, she was unable to walk. Like many parents in rural communities, Anielka’s mom worked day-to-day jobs. The unstable pay made it impossible to afford the care her daughter needed.
Several years later, everything changed when Anielka was registered in Compassion’s program. Compassion’s church partners step in to provide children with regular medical checkups, as well as transportation and treatment. When Anielka was well enough, the Compassion center covered the cost of her leg surgery and recovery. She can now walk!
Please join us in prayer for children like Anielka who live in remote areas and have limited access to medical care. Ask the Lord to protect them from illness and bless the church staff as they support children and families through any health challenges.
Blessings,
Junieth Dinarte
Compassion Nicaragua photojournalist