4 Nong Air
And I Rise
Join in supporting Air and her family as they continue to RISE above obstacles. Witness the JOY that flows from them with every opportunity provided.
the obstacles…
Air is an Akha hill tribe child who at the age of nine months was infected with Japanese Encephalitis resulting in her having complex medical and developmental needs.
As she grew older, Air had more frequent hospital admissions and in 2019 she became critically ill, spending over 3 months inpatient requiring ventilator support. Hospital staff told Air’s mom, Yupin, that Air’s survival was unlikely. Oh, but she is STRONG. Upon discharge, Air and her mom moved from their mountain village to the city in order to receive proper medical treatment and therapeutic intervention. Yupin also arranged for her older daughter, Praewa, to transfer to a boarding school near their new home. At this time the family depends fully on sponsors to meet their most basic needs.
the achievements…
Yupin and and her girls are thriving in their new environments.
YUPIN is often asked … “what is your job?” her eyes sometimes shift downward with this question. The answer in fact is “she is a teacher, a nurse, a therapist, a craftsman, an encourager.”
AIR had surgery to place a permanent gastrostomy tube for feeding in February, there were complications with recovery requiring a month long hospitalization. We are thankful that since her discharge she has been free of any serious illness and is making gains in her overall development. Air has a full schedule: attending classes with Yupin by her side at the Special Education Center, weekly therapies at the Children’s Institute, participating in Sunday School at their church, and lots of time out & about in the community. Her smile is a gift to all she encounters.
How You Can Help
There is great truth in the saying “It takes a village”. In addition to the need for financial supporters, encouragment and guidance is always appreciated.
Sponsor or donate towards a specific need
We are thankful to all who provide so generously towards the families living expenses. Yupin and the girls have safe housing which meets Air’s extraordinary needs particularly related to temperature and moisture regulation. Air has adequate nutritional intake through a combination of medical formula and blended foods.
There are however medical expenses not covered by her government disability insurance. Many of her special tube feeding items are donated and sent from abroad and there is a current need ( April 2022) for urgent medical care …https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Iz7aenddB
Purchase handicrafts
Yupin has been creating Akha embroidery items and designing fabric toys and gifts using the sewing machine gifted by a dear friend. She is very talented and longs to provide for her family and others. Items can be purchased through her Facebook shop
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4 Nong Air 