We cannot solve poverty without solving malnutrition
Children in a very poor region in Nepal (Chitwan)
Improving nutrition is one of the most effective forms of development aid
2019
founded
1000s
children reached
5
countries
Uganda · Tanzania · Kenya · India · Nepal
Working with local NGOs
We help local NGOs improve nutrition to combat stunting and anemia. Better health gives children a better chance of escaping the poverty trap.
Local products
Our health professionals base their advice on field research into locally available food, with tailor-made plans that build healthy habits.
Green and plant-based
A predominantly plant-based diet is good for health and the environment, and a better choice in dry areas.
Train-the-Trainer: training of local people
Good nutrition helps children learn better in school.
“Good nutrition gives children the chance to survive, grow, develop, learn, play, participate, and contribute. Malnutrition, on the other hand, robs children of their future prospects and condemns young people to a life of uncertainty.” (Unicef/WHO)
According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition is the most severe threat to public health. Globally, about 45 percent of deaths among children under 5 are linked to undernutrition.
Sources: WHO, Malnutrition fact sheet; Black et al., The Lancet, 2013.
Children in developing countries often suffer from malnutrition
Without proper nutrition, children experience physical and mental developmental delays, limiting their ability to grow into healthy, well-rounded individuals. This not only hampers their personal growth but also sets them back in life, trapping them in a vicious cycle of poverty.
Breaking this cycle is essential, and nutrition is a key factor in giving these children a chance at a brighter future. Ensuring they have access to the right food can pave the way for healthier, more fulfilling lives and stronger communities.
The most important issues
Stunting
Wasting
Overweight
Anemia
Examples of our activities
making a difference
Child nutrition programs at Macheo, Kenya
Child nutrition programs at Macheo, Kenya Advisory reportThe NGO Macheo in Kenya (https://macheo.ngo/) does a terrific job at serving the community's children. Macheo identifies at-risk children, gives care in the form of food donations, small sums of money for...
Better school meals in Chitwan, Nepal
Better school meals in Chitwan, Nepal With Sapana Village Social ImpactTwo of our experts conducted an assessment of the situation on behalf of the local NGO Sapana Village Social Impact (SVSI). The findings were deeply concerning. Rarely have we at the Green Food...
Improving child nutrition in Uganda with Link to Progress
Improving Nutrition in Uganda in Collaboration with Link to Progress Over a period of 2.5 years, the Green Food Foundation collaborated with the local NGO Link to Progress to improve nutrition in Uganda, with a special focus on children, pregnant women, and the...
Garden in Uganda
Mothergroup in Nepal