When six-year-old Zainab stopped smiling, her father knew that something was seriously wrong…
Zainab’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis rocked her family. But with the extraordinary support of her father, Muhammad, and the generosity of Life for a Child supporters, she was able to find her smile again.
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We support 34,000 young people living with diabetes in under-resourced communities.


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With your help, we can support children and give them the chance to grow up & live a fulfilled life.
"It was a huge shock, everyone was worried." Manuel's Grandfather, Bolivia.
When Manuel was diagnosed with type 1 his grandfather didn't know how he would afford insulin and diabetes supplies for his grandson.

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Our plan to support 150,000 children and youth with type 1 diabetes by 2030.
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