Disasters, whether natural or man-made, often lead to food insecurity. Approximately 821 million people, or just over one in nine, live in hunger. Poor nutrition is an underlying cause of nearly 2.4 million childhood deaths each year. Food assistance saves lives by addressing the most severe and immediate forms of food insecurity, while improving livelihoods, health, education, and enabling communities to become self-reliant.
Good nutrition is the basis for child survival and development.
Good nutrition is essential for child survival and development. But today, many children do not receive the nutrients they need to survive and thrive. This is especially the case for the most vulnerable children: the youngest, the poorest, and those caught up in humanitarian crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least one in three children under the age of 5 suffers from malnutrition in its most visible forms: undernutrition or overweight.
Together, we can end hunger
There is still much to be done. Source of Life for Children Foundation believes that a world free from hunger is possible. We advocate for policy changes at all levels that contribute to improving the food and nutrition security for the world’s most vulnerable children, families, and communities. Meeting immediate food needs allows families to invest in improving the productivity of their farms, the quality of their meals, and access to better education, care, and protection for their children.
A world where all children are well-nourished
Find volunteer or giving opportunities that use your time, resources, and talents to help children and families in Africa. The Source of Life for Children Foundation responds to emergencies and acute famine by distributing free food, saving lives. General food distribution helps meet immediate food needs and protect or facilitate the restoration of livelihoods for all affected populations.
SUMMARY REPORT ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOYMILK POWDER IN VILLAGES | SOURCE OF LIFE CHILDREN FOUNDATION DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
- Target population: elderly people, sick people, and children in particular
- Distribution table
- Food was given to 949 people in 6 villages surrounding the City of Likasi, D.R.Congo.
- Notes – The sick people encountered are villagers suffering from poorly treated malaria, and other elderly people abandoned by their families for obscure reasons.
Conclusion
– 95% of the target was achieved
– Praise be to God, everything went smoothly.
– Source of Life Children Foundation saves lives, improves health and education, and empowers communities to become self-reliant. When crisis or conflict disrupts people’s ability to earn a living and get it to market, we provide food assistance and empower communities to build food security and resilience by offering them choice, dignity, and a diverse diet.
