Education Philippines Project #49178

Little by Little- Tahanan

by Tahanan ng Pagmamahal Children's Home, Inc.

Project Report | Aug 21, 2023
Medical and Nutrition Updates as of August 2023

By Aileen Eunicia P. Balon-Abaca | Resource Mobilization Officer

Forty-one (41) children from ages one (1) month to twelve (12) years old were given milk twice a day. A well-balanced diet consisting of protein-rich viands, carbohydrates, vegetables, fish and fruits were fed to all children from ages two (2) and older. The infants, were given milk, porridge and fruits for their nutrition.

Six (6) babies were brought to the medical clinic to receive immunization for Pentavalent and Pneumonia vaccines, a preventive measure against illness. In order to improve and sustain the physical growth and development of the children, appetite enhancers, multi-vitamins and Vitamin C in the form of syrup or gummies were provided to all the children. Toddlers found it easier to take their vitamins in the gummy form.

Eleven (11) children underwent medical check-ups for minor symptoms of colds, fever, cough, insect bites, otitis media, viral pneumonia, and impetigo. Additionally, one child had to undergo a medical examination and clearance in preparation for orthopedic surgery.

Through a partnership with a medical institution, twenty-three (23) children were able to undergo hearing tests and toileting procedures.

Although, the Philippine Government has relaxed its guidelines in facemask usage, Tahanan ng Pagmamahal continues to strictly implement the wearing of facemasks and sanitizing procedures inside the shelter and those who visit the shelter.

We are grateful for your continued support in helping us provide for the children’s basic needs, education and medical requirements. May the good Lord reward you for all the blessings you have shared and continue to share with Tahanan ng Pagmamahal.

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Apr 21, 2023
GLOBAL GIVING NUTRITION, HEALTH & MEDICAL UPDATE

By Aileen Eunicia P. Balon-Abaca | Resource Mobilization Officer

Thirty Seven (37) children from ages three (3) months to twelve (12) years old were all provided with balanced and nutritious meals. Nine (9) babies were given lactose intolerance formulated milk. Five (5) toddlers ages eight (8) months and up are starting their weaning process from formula to solid food. Porridge and thinly sliced fruits are already being introduced to them.

Multi-vitamins including appetite enhancers have been given to a handful of children. However, Vitamin C is given to all the kids.

From February to March three (3) of the babies experienced mild colds and diarrhea. Mitigating measures were taken to prevent dehydration.

All thirty-seven (37) children have their oxygen levels and temperatures monitored twice daily.

Among the older children especially the fourteen (14) older boys ages four (4) years old to twelve (12) years old, only four (4) of them experienced viral infections with mild fever and colds symptoms. All of them were given medicine and all of them recovered quickly. Special milk is being given to two (2) of the children with heart conditions.

Four (4) kids were assessed by a developmental pediatrician. Two (2) of these kids were assessed to have mild autism and the other two (2) were diagnosed to have global development delay -the condition in which children are significantly delayed in all areas of development. These check-ups help TAHANAN to identify and apply early intervention for kids from sixteen (16) months to thirty-six (36) months. Occupational and speech therapies are urgent needs of these kids however, providers of these therapies have to be within the proximity of the shelter to aid in the ease of having to bring them to these sessions since Tahanan also has a finite number of staff in shifts that attend to all the kids.

We are very grateful for your continuous help in providing our kids with the much needed help for their therapies, medical expenses, vitamin requirements and balanced meals. Indeed it takes a village to raise a child. In this case, we are very thankful for you in these international villages in helping us raise these kids. May God reward you for all the blessings you have shared with us.

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Dec 22, 2022
Medical and Nutrition Updates for December 2022

By Aileen Eunicia P. Balon-Abaca | Resource Mobilization Officer

Currently, Tahanan ng Pagmamahal is providing a safe haven for Thirty –five (35) children from seventeen (17) days old to eleven (11) years old. They are provided nutritious well-balanced meals, milk, multivitamins, and fruits to ensure that their immune systems are strong against diseases and against viral infections. All Thirty-five (35) children have evidently shown growth in the increase in their weights and heights.

Booster vaccinations against Typhoid fever, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Hib (PENTA), Polio (OPV) & Hepatitis B (HEP B) were given to the children by one of the partner hospitals of the shelter.

Two (2) kids were hospitalized due to Hemorrhagic fever. Both of them have recovered and healed completely but one (1) of them took two (2) weeks to recover.

Fifteen (15) children were also checked and treated for the following: Skin Allergies, Stomach Aches, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Hemorrhagic Fever.

Strict protocols are implemented and observed by the older children in sanitizing their hands with alcohol and wearing of face masks when they are in school and at the shelter. This is to ensure that the children attending face to face classes outside of the shelter won’t be passing any diseases or viruses they may have been in contact with outside to the children who are home schooled at the shelter.

The holidays have ushered a slew of outreach activities in Tahanan. The visitors and the kids are strictly monitored and have to follow a stringent protocol in their interactions. Face masks and alcohol sanitation in specific time intervals are required.

Our heartfelt gratitude and love for all of you who have continued to support us in providing the safe, loving, environment these children need to grow and thrive in. May you be blessed a millionfold with everything you have shared with us and may those good wishes and intentions return to you for the rest of your lives. Happy holidays!

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