| 7 Facts of malnutrition and starvation:- 1 in 10 Infants die within the first 12 months of life
- 1 in 5 children suffer from chronic malnutrition
- More than 12 cases a month of Marasmus or Kwashiorkor are seen in one
clinic in Alexander - 1 in 10 children suffers from severe malnutrition
- 50% of children have a calcium, iron and zinc deficiency
- 75% of South Africans, have inadequate access to food
- More than 1 in 5 children are physically stunted due to malnutrition.
| Grassroots / Community Based Organisations (CBOs) can play a major role in reducing / eradicating the social and economic challenges in South Africa. |
| You can Help Save Lives Donate here!!Our vision is to feed all children that reside in any centre, whose circumstances place them on or below the poverty line. We need to provide food for the children & educate their caregivers on the preparation and necessity of good nutrition. ![](http://library.vu.edu.pk/cgi-bin/nph-proxy.cgi/000100A/http/web.archive.org/web/20111017020408im_/http:/=2fwww.food4africa.org/dynamicdata/data/MBOKODWE=2520LOGO.gif) Through the “Mbokodwe” project Food4Africa is empowering women in the community not only to uplift themselves but their families also. The children of today are the future leaders of our world tomorrow, Lets feed them. Click here for further information. |
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