Provide Nutritional Support to 500 Poor Children

Saying NO to Child Hunger!

39 per cent of Indian children under the age of five show stunted growth while 15 per cent are wasted – which means they are getting so little food, it increases their chances of dying significantly. The lack of food available for Indian children, amongst other factors, means that that a shocking one out of every twenty children die before their fifth birthday.

When they grow slightly older and go to school, hunger and malnourishment become barriers in attending school and learning. Reports reveal that children are not able to learn on empty stomachs. Their minds are adversely affective and so is their cognitive ability.

With generous support from donors like you, AROH undertook the mission to provide food supplements to 500 children who are enrolled at the learning centres in operation in slum of Sangam Vihar. The outcome was tremendous! Not only do children feel happy and satiated, but it has improved their interest in attending the school and participate in learning activities.

The children are being provided either a fruit or biscuits or milk to supplement their daily diet. Many of the children are not even getting full meals, leave alone nutritious items like fruits and milk. Our initial tests revealed that more than 80 per cent of the  children were malnourished and anaemic. Another test done after giving them regular supplements has shown an increase in their body weight and reduction in anaemic levels. They seem be more active and willing to participate in learning exercises and projects.

“We are indeed grateful to people who have helped in providing dietary supplements to our children. They are more active and interested. Moreover, they never miss a class now!” says Lata, our educator at one of the centres.

Parents are also thankful for this support to keep their children happy and healthy. “Our income is not enough to buy milk and fruit for our children. We struggle day and night to provide for two square meals and often even that is a luxury. We thank all those who have shown such concern and care for our children. They are now interested in going to school and study and we can see hope in their eyes”.

With your support today more than 500 children have got dietary support enabling them to become healthier and happier. They can now expand their wings and fly! A big thanks to all our donors! We hope such support will keep flowing to help us reach out to more and more needy children.