Rhema Foundation

Help Save Children in Nigeria

In Nigeria, up to 90,000 children could die this year from severe malnutrition. The causes are many — civil conflict, severe food insecurity, disease, floods and displacement. Beyond these challenges, a recent cholera outbreak is further imperiling the lives of Nigeria’s children. The situation is growing worse by the day – if we don’t act now, many more children risk losing their lives.

How Much Does it Cost to Feed a Hungry Child?



$40 could buy a box of highly nutritious peanut paste to treat 1 child with severe acute malnutrition for 10 weeks.



$100 could cover all the costs for the treatment of one child with severe acute malnutrition, including costs such as routine medication, transportation and the cost of staff.



$210 could pay for a household to feed and protect livestock, which will ensure continued access to food and income for the household after the emergency.

The Devastating Effects of Child Starvation & Malnutrition in Africa

Every child deserves a healthy start in life. However, there are far too many starving children in Africa for whom hunger is a constant, chronic pain.

In sub-Saharan Africa, a shocking 28 million children are experiencing stunted growth due to malnutrition. Stunting prevents children from developing to their full potential mentally and physically, and it is largely irreversible.

Stunting is not the only form of malnutrition that affects children. Children who have severe acute malnutrition, the deadliest form of extreme hunger, can succumb to the disease in just a few days. Children who die in this way suffer immensely as their vital organ functions slow down and eventually stop.

It doesn’t have to be this way for children. We need your help to alleviate the hunger crisis in Africa today.