Millions of children in Sudan face a critical situation brought about by armed conflict, poverty, and drought. In such situations, the children are suffering from acute malnutrition that has certain detrimental impacts on their health and well-being, failure to grow, develop, and prosper, and is a direct threat to their lives.
Factors Contributing to Acute Malnutrition Among Sudanese Children
Many of the residents in Sudan live below the poverty line where families cannot fulfill day-to-day basic needs. This situation is worsening due to the following causes:
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Armed Conflicts
The ceaseless wars and disputes have transferred many families, destroyed their livelihoods, and left them hopeless to feed their children.
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Climate Change and Drought
Repeated drought and fall of rainfall have grossly affected agriculture, leading to crop failures and shortage food with a resultant increase in prices for basic commodities.
Health Effects of Malnutrition on Children in Sudan
Children in Sudan experience a very critical lack of food, whereby the provision of even minimal portions is not available. Together with the minimum health care, these cases of malnutrition become impossible to handle. Therefore, making children highly susceptible to diseases like anemia, poor body immunity, and poor growth.
also: Worsening Women’s Suffering in Sudan Due to the War
Malnutrition Threatens Their Future
Malnutrition directly impacts the academic performance and ability to learn of children. It creates generations that most probably will be dependent on long-term health and social support, therefore diminishing their potential for academical and professional success and leading to the perpetuation of the cycles of poverty.
The Role of Afrika Hayat Association in Supporting Sudanese Children
Afrika Hayat Association is committed to the alleviation of Sudanese children’s suffering through many humanitarian programs and initiatives focused on treating malnutrition and providing essential support to affected children and families.
Your support to the foundation means providing nutrition, health care, and development projects that become the lifeline to millions of children and their families. Together, we can help protect their futures and give them hope and a chance.
