This is what child hunger feels like

For millions of children experiencing severe hunger, the symptoms affect their ability to learn, play and dream. Use the slider to learn more about hunger symptoms.

Blurred vision
Stomach pains
Lack of focus
Irregular heartbeat
Lethargy
Heavy breathing

Together, we can stop child hunger.

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Hunger should not be a part of any childhood

We all want a world where every child has enough to eat so they can do what children do best – learn, play, and dream. But as conflicts escalate, the climate crisis intensifies, and inequality in Canada and around the globe widens, record numbers of children face the threat of hunger.

Hunger around the world

Explore the map to discover how Save the Children is helping children worldwide affected by hunger and malnutrition.

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Countries Save the Children is active in the highlighted countries.
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How you can help

Hunger is not a lost cause.

Malnutrition is entirely preventable and treatable. We’ve been providing life-saving nutritional support to children in crisis for over 100 years.

But now, global aid cuts have led to a shortage of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic and Supplementary Food, and the closure of health clinics around the world. As a result, the global hunger crisis has deepened even further.

For just $92, you can save a child’s life.

We are urgently working to raise $1 million to provide 22,000 children with a six-week course of life-saving treatment.

We won’t stop until every child can learn, play, dream—and live free from hunger.