Hunger is a problem that most often affects low-income families, because living in poverty means that people are often going without basic needs such as food, clothing, and adequate shelter. In order for a child to have a chance at a bright future, they need to eat healthy meals every day. When they're hungry, children are more likely to be hospitalized, and they face a higher risk of health conditions because they have weakened immune systems. A brain starved of vital nutrients is one that can't concentrate, setting hungry kids up for failure in school.

GLOBAL CHILD HUNGER FACTS

• Every year, 3.1 million children (8,500 children per day) die due to poor nutrition
• Today, there are 815 million people in the world who do not have enough to eat
• Approximately 28% of all children in developing countries are considered to be underweight, or have had their growth stunted as a result of malnutrition
• Worldwide, malnutrition contributes to almost half of the deaths of kids under the age of 5, claiming the lives of over 3 million children per year

Research shows an association between food insecurity and delayed development in young children; risk of chronic illnesses like Asthma and Anemia; and behavioral problems like hyperactivity, anxiety and aggression in school-age children.

The fact that the world produces more than enough food to feed the entire world (4 billion metric tons), and one-third of it gets wasted, leaving hundreds of millions of people hungry, is a tragedy. High-income countries leave food on the plate, and low- and middle-income countries leave food in the field or lose it in production. This results in millions of malnourished children dying each year from a preventable cause.

When children do not have enough food to eat, or the food available to them is deficient in nutrients, malnourishment and chronic health issues become a serious and potentially life-threatening reality.

To fight this, we Subohi Foundation, helps to implement early intervention health and nutrition initiatives providing individualized care and attention for underprivileged children affected by poverty. Our health and nutrition initiatives help meet the life-threatening needs of hungry children, while also providing preventive care to support long-term wellness. Additionally, Subohi Foundation provides the children with regular nutritious meals and snacks on program activity days and teach the children about the importance of a balanced diet, as well as ways the children can eat healthy outside of program activity days.

So, With your support, we can provide poor children around the world the nutritious food, medical care, and health and hygiene training they need to survive and thrive.