Support mothers and children with meals

Food security for children and breastfeeding mothers

165 million children worldwide suffer from developmental disorders, which can often be traced back to chronic malnutrition and undernutrition in early childhood (Source: Unicef, 2022 ). Access to nutritious meals is not only essential for survival, but also promotes the long-term physical and mental development of children. This begins in the womb and during breastfeeding, so it is important to ensure adequate nutrition for mothers as well.

Food security for children and breastfeeding mothers

Where we help

The number of people affected by acute food insecurity and in urgent need of food and livelihood assistance is increasing. Countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia are particularly affected (source: Global Report on Food Crisis, 2023 ). We are therefore jointly supporting nutrition projects in Somalia and Nepal.

Why Somalia

Somalia is located on the Horn of Africa. The country is currently suffering from a number of mutually reinforcing crises: extreme weather, such as long-term droughts or flash floods, ongoing conflicts and, most recently, the Covid-19 pandemic. These are dramatically exacerbating the hunger situation in Somalia. A total of 8.3 million people in Somalia suffer from hunger (source: Food and Agricultural Organisation, 2023 ). Children are particularly affected.

Why Nepal

The country in southern Asia is the highest country in the world on average. In addition to the Himalayas, Nepal is also characterized by rural, remote areas with poor infrastructure, poverty and high food insecurity. Children in particular suffer from malnutrition: over 26% of children are affected by chronic malnutrition (stunted growth) (Source: Food and Agricultural Organization, 2023 ).

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What we want to achieve

For us, transparent goals and communication are our top priority when it comes to projects and collaborations. Together with our local partner organization, we determine what we want to achieve.

How we work

We have teamed up with those who are experts in helping around the world: recognized national and international aid organizations. Through transparent use of funds and needs-based project planning, they ensure that aid reaches the people who need it most.

Our selected partners in the fight against malnutrition are Action Against Hunger and the UN World Food Programme (WFP).

Emergency food for children in Somalia

In Somalia, we are working with Action Against Hunger to provide children suffering from acute malnutrition with vital emergency food. Because the provision of nutrient-rich meals in early childhood development is essential.
Achieving Great Things Together

Together with your support and action against hunger, we want to provide 500,000 emergency meals in Somalia and thus sustainably improve the development opportunities of young children.

This is where your help comes in:

  • Banaadir
  • Bakool
  • Lower Shabelle
About the partner

Action Against Hunger has been active in Somalia since 1992. Despite the tense political situation, the employees on site are well networked and organized. They know exactly what form of help is most urgently needed and where the need is greatest.
emergency food for mothers and children

The World Food Programme (WFP) is on the ground in Nepal and ensures that children are provided with essential nutrients during the important phase of early childhood development. Children and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers receive fortified cereals that are cooked into a hot, nutritious porridge.
About the partner

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organisation fighting hunger. WFP 's work in Nepal is primarily aimed at those most affected by food insecurity in hard-to-reach regions.
Cover nutritional needs early

Adequate nutrition for children and nursing mothers is not only vital, but essential for the child's later development. Since the child's development begins in the womb, providing nutritious meals during pregnancy is incredibly important.
Promoting Healthy Development

Together with our partner, WFP, we want to give young children and mothers access to nutritious meals and thus support them in eating a more balanced diet, laying the foundation for healthy development.

Photo credits

  • Support mothers and children with meals: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
  • Why Somalia: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
  • Why Nepal: World Food Programme (WFP)
  • Slider Somalia: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
  • Slider Nepal: World Food Programme (WFP)