Today, undernutrition is the single greatest threat to child survival worldwide and the underlying cause of nearly half of all child deaths. Evidence proves that good nutrition in the first 1,000 days between pregnancy and a child’s second birthday, (the critical “window of opportunity”), builds a strong immune system, ensures healthy physical and intellectual development, and “supercharges” a child’s chances of survival.
Action Against Hunger’s expertise in preventing and treating undernutrition is internationally renowned, due to our more than 35 years of operational experience in parts of the world where hunger is most severe and entrenched. From isolated rural communities to overcrowded urban slums to refugee camps, Action Against Hunger works to prevent and treat undernutrition in over 45 countries around the world.
How To Help & Why This Work Matters
About 815 million people go to bed hungry every night, and one in three children in low- and middle-income countries suffers from chronic undernutrition. Nearly half of all child deaths worldwide are from causes related to undernutrition, even though it’s:
- PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute undernutrition
- PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy
- TREATABLE: Community-based outpatient programs and therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions, and just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment
We know how to provide lifesaving treatment to undernourished children when we can reach them. Help extend our reach.
In Your Reach 