Food is a human right
45 million children are acutely malnourished
Worldwide, 735 million people suffer from hunger. Children are particularly affected. According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates from 2023, 45 million children under the age of five worldwide are acutely malnourished and 148.1 million children are not developing in line with their age. In our projects, we are committed to ensuring that children can grow up healthy. Well-nourished children have the chance to learn, play and develop. Our goal is to create a future in which no child goes hungry.
Hunger is more than an empty stomach
Hunger is a constant companion for millions of children. The lack of nutrition poses a serious health risk to the youngest members of our society and stunts their physical and mental development. Infants and young children are particularly affected: chronic malnutrition in the early years can have lasting physical and psychological consequences that significantly affect their future.
Hunger and poverty: a vicious circle
When food is scarce or unaffordable, the future of many children is at risk. In times of need, they often have to contribute to the family's livelihood - whether by working, dropping out of school or, in the worst case, marrying early. Poverty and hunger reinforce each other and restrict the future prospects of millions of children.
Together against hunger
Healthy nutrition for children and families
A key component of our projects is ensuring adequate nutrition for children and families. A healthy and balanced diet is the basis for good physical, mental and emotional development. Well-nourished children grow better, learn faster, are more resistant to illness and can actively participate in life. In our projects, we support families in implementing sustainable measures in order to defeat hunger in the long term and give children a better future.
Local projects for sustainable food security
Gemeinsam mit unseren lokalen Communities initiieren wir Landwirtschaftsprojekte, bauen Brunnen und Gewächshäuser, sorgen für nachhaltige Lager- und Kühlmöglichkeiten für Ernten und schulen Kleinbäuerinnen und -bauern in klimaangepassten Anbaumethoden. Unsere Ernährungszentren sowie unsere Tierzuchtprojekte sichern die Ernährung vieler Menschen. Wir klären Eltern und Kinder darüber auf, was es bedeutet auf gesunde Nahrung zu achten und helfen damit Mangelernährung vorzubeugen und die Gesundheit zu erhalten. Die Kinder in unseren Projekten erhalten täglich ein nahrhaftes und gesundes Essen.
