In the Philippines, families living in poverty face impossible choices every day. For those raising a child with multiple special needs, that weight becomes almost unbearable. When basic necessities are already a stretch, the added demands of managing serious medical conditions can leave a family with nothing left.
Gabriel is 3 years old, living with four conditions at once: Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Global Development Delay and Hearing Impairment.
Gabriel requires a level of care and consistency that goes far beyond what most families in his situation can manage alone. His family of three relies almost entirely on a single income from construction work, bringing in around $130 a month. His mom does her best to contribute by selling food on the side, but their expenses consistently outpace what they earn and there is no savings or safety net to fall back on.
Right now, Gabriel is only 3 years old and his most urgent need is simply to have the basics covered. For a toddler managing four diagnoses, having consistent access to proper nutrition, daily essentials and his medications is not optional. It is what keeps him safe and stable.
Gabriel has already been through so much in his short life. He deserves the chance to grow up healthy and cared for.
Would you help Gabriel today?