no child should
ever go hungry

Yet, in all regions of the world, there are millions of families having to make difficult choices to ensure they have enough to eat. Thousands face severe lack of food. Millions are skipping meals. Conflicts, economic instability and the climate crisis are driving hunger around the world, threatening the lives of at least 153 million children. This is the worst global food crisis in decades. We urgently need the funds to avert this crisis from worsening and preventing more countries falling deeper into disaster. 

Children, like Ahmed* from Somalia, are suffering from severe malnutrition. Climate change, ongoing conflicts, and and rising costs are making millions of children face hunger every day. Thanks to donors like you, Ahmed* received treatment for severe acute malnutrition at a stabilisation centre supported by Save the Children. At the centre, he underwent medical assessments and was given the necessary medication for his condition. "I’m always worried about my children and food," said Khadra, his mother. "Some days we get food and other days we don't. If we eat breakfast, we don't get lunch and if we eat lunch, we don't get supper. It alternates." With your donation today, you will be helping children and supporting families beat malnutrition with cash, food vouchers, and medical treatment.

*Name changed to protect their identity

More than half of population are children. Despite progress in some areas, children in Somalia face numerous challenges. High rates of malnutrition, limited access to education, and vulnerabilities due to ongoing conflicts and climate crises, such as drought and flooding, remain prevalent. 

Approximately 25% of Somali children under five are stunted due to chronic malnutrition, with the highest prevalence in rural and underserved regions. Neonatal mortality remains a significant concern, with many infants dying within their first month of life due to inadequate healthcare infrastructure and limited access to skilled medical care. 

Education access is another critical challenge. Rural and remote areas see low enrollment rates, and many children lack access to early education, a key factor in their cognitive and social development.

Save the Children is working alongside communities to provide life-changing assistance to children. Our hunger and nutrition programmes help millions every year. But we can’t do it alone. Your gift is urgently needed for these children and their families. Please give to this emergency to allow us to respond where the need is greatest. Your donation could help us fight hunger in one of the worst-affected countries in the world, or support children wherever they need our help the most.