Child hunger & malnutrition

Children going hungry isn’t new. But many of the reasons are: pandemics, rising food prices and more disasters caused by climate change.

It means that, even today, 1 in 4 children aren’t getting the nutritious food they need to explore a world of possibility. Here’s how we’re changing that.

Our hunger relief programs and nutrition programmes help millions every year.

Around the world, our teams provide counselling, breastfeeding support, malnutrition screening, vitamin supplements and cash transfers.

And we're pioneering new methods of predicting food crises, so governments can take action sooner.

Momtaz*'s husband was killed while fleeing violence in Myanmar. When she arrived in the Cox’s Bazar refugee camps, Momtaz couldn’t get enough food while breastfeeding Kayas*.

Both got seriously ill. So, we helped them recover - with help from big sister Noor*, aged 7, who says:

"My mother had to stay at the hospital. I fed my sister the special food every day. I felt very sad. Now, I feel good.She eats well."

And we taught Momtaz what we know about nutrition, to give her family the best chance of staying healthy. That’s what every mother deserves.

“I want good for my children. I want them to study. As I have two children, I want to bring a change in them.”

*Names changed to protect identities