If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one

Nutritious food is a critical building block for children’s growth and development. Half of all childhood deaths can be traced to malnutrition or lack of food.

And when children are weakened by hunger, they cannot learn, study or progress.

This was the situation that Radikgonye, a 19-year old boy from the Kodumela area in the Limpopo Province, found himself in – until World Vision South Africa intervened and brought much-needed relief.

Unless communities can establish secure sources of food to meet their nutritional needs, they have little hope of offering their children a healthy future. But when people can provide food for themselves, they enjoy physical health along with a sense of self-worth that strengthens their faith and family relationships.

World Vision South Africa helps hungry families through interventions such as food aid, drop-in centres, nutritional education, further training, and protecting food resources.

Mother Teresa once said, “… If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” You can help save the lives of hungry children and ensure a healthier future for families. Read more about our sponsorship program under “Sponsor a child”.