Before: Lekini was emaciated, weighing only 17 pounds.

KENYA – He was called Lekini, meaning “small and weak”—and for a very good reason.

Lekini had been abandoned by his mother and never received proper nutrition or care. At three years old, he was emaciated, weighing only 17 pounds.

Feed a hungry child today

When Operation Blessing teams found Lekini, he was malnourished, covered in flies and so hungry that he was eating dirt. They immediately brought him food and vitamins, and took him to a local hospital where he received urgent medical care.

Today, thanks to the help of supporters like you, Lekini is now receiving proper nutrition and gaining weight. He has access to medical care and will even be starting preschool in January.

Lekini is thriving—in fact, his transformation is so amazing that his name no longer fits him, so he is now called Baraka, meaning “blessing.”

Today, Lekini is healthy and gaining weight. In fact, his transformation is so amazing that he is now called Baraka, meaning “blessing.”

“It truly is a blessing that he has survived,” said Hellen Omae, OB Kenya staff.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
Every day, Operation Blessing brings nutritious food and essential supplies to thousands facing hunger and poverty in America and around the world. With your help, we can continue to impact lives and give hope to those who need it most. Consider making an online donation today.

 

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