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Feed a starving
child for an entire year

Right now, a starving child is on the brink of death. But YOU can help save their life by providing the food they need to survive.

Starvation and malnutrition are among the leading killers of children under 5. They can be caused by many complicated factors like famine, crop failure, and war. The solution, though, is simple — these hungry children need food.

For $30, you can feed a starving child for an entire year.

Right now, a starving child is on the brink of death. But YOU can help save their life by providing the food they need to survive.

Starvation and malnutrition are among the leading killers of children under 5. They can be caused by many complicated factors like famine, crop failure, and war. The solution, though, is simple — these hungry children need food.

For $30, you can feed a starving child for an entire year.

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When a child doesn’t have nutritious food, his body and brain stop developing like they should. His bones become brittle, he grows too weak even to walk, and eventually his organs start to shut down.

Children under age 3 are the most susceptible to death due to starvation. And one in every four children suffers from stunted growth as a result of malnutrition.

For $30, you can feed a starving child for an entire year.

When a child doesn’t have nutritious food, his body and brain stop developing like they should. His bones become brittle, he grows too weak even to walk, and eventually his organs start to shut down.

Children under age 3 are the most susceptible to death due to starvation. And one in every four children suffers from stunted growth as a result of malnutrition.

For $30, you can feed a starving child for an entire year.

COUNTRIES MOST AFFECTED BY FAMINE

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Haiti

Nearly 1 in 4 children in Haiti suffer from chronic malnutrition, and the recent outbreak of violence has only made things worse.

Venezuela

Columbia

Nearly 3 million Venezuelan refugees have fled to Columbia, and many are desperately in need of food.

Jordan

Jordan is home to thousands of refugees who have fled the war in Syria, and many refugee children go to bed hungry every night.

Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in Latin America, and natural disasters have led to an increase in food insecurity.

Zambia

Zambia’s malnutrition rates are among the highest in the world, and more than one-third of children under 5 have stunted growth.

Burundi

Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world, and over half of all children under 5 are malnourished.

Ukraine

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, food has become more difficult to come by, especially for those who are displaced.

Peru

Poverty, high unemployment, and drought have caused malnutrition to rise in Peru, with many families eating only once per day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does war and violence affect food scarcity?
During wartimes, shipments of food can’t make it through blockades or rubble-filled streets. Farmers often abandon their crops as they flee to safety, and farmland can be destroyed by bombings. Some militias will hoard food and gouge the prices for local residents, making it nearly impossible for them to feed their families.

How does food scarcity affect local economies?
When drought and famine plague communities, crops and livestock die. And when local farmers have nothing to sell, entire economies suffer. As the supply of food decreases, prices increase. People stop buying other goods and services so they can afford basics like bread. With fewer customers, business owners struggle even more to feed their families.

So what do people eat during a famine?
Many people are forced to eat unimaginable things just to survive. Some resort to eating grass or plants. Parents will often make an edible paste out of cornstarch and water. In war-torn countries in the Middle East, some have even boiled cardboard to eat. Of course, none of these options provide the nutrients families need to stay alive.

What types of food will my donation provide?
One of the main foods your gift will provide is fortified rice that includes added vitamins and minerals. You will also help send nutritional supplements specially designed to help children fight malnutrition.

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