Five-year-old Junaida is our youngest child and one of the new arrivals this month at Shabaha Children’s Home. Mealtimes take her a long time. She eats slowly and often cries shortly after, asking for food again. Like many children who have experienced food insecurity, her body is still learning that food will come.
With extra closeness, patience, and loving attention, Junaida is beginning to feel safe. Each shared meal helps children like Junaida build trust, regulate their appetite, and heal, one day at a time.
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