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A child who reaches school without breakfast is already facing a challenge before the first lesson begins. While classmates prepare for mathematics, science, languages or other subjects, an empty stomach can make it difficult to concentrate, participate and learn. Hunger does not always announce itself in a classroom. Sometimes, it appears as tired eyes, low…

Every school day, millions of children walk into classrooms carrying more than their bags — some carry the weight of an empty stomach. Hunger is one of the most overlooked barriers to learning, and it doesn’t just affect a child’s body. It shapes how well they concentrate, participate, and grow within the education system. Understanding…

Child hunger is not simply about missing a meal. It is a challenge that can affect a child’s health, growth, learning, concentration and future opportunities. While governments and international organisations work towards improving food security and nutrition, NGOs play an important role in reaching communities and turning social support into meaningful action. The role of…

Child Hunger in India is a complex issue that goes far beyond an empty stomach. It is connected to poverty, food insecurity, poor dietary diversity, maternal nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, social inequalities and access to essential services. For children, inadequate nutrition can affect not only physical growth but also health, development and the ability to participate…

Hunger is often imagined as an empty plate. In reality, it is a much larger issue that can affect health, education, productivity, dignity and the future of communities. Hunger in India is a complex challenge shaped by poverty, food insecurity, unequal access to nutritious diets, unemployment, social inequalities and other economic and environmental factors. While…