Joseph Hamaty is a Program Specialist in Food For The Poor’s Church and School Department, where he helps oversee the Operation Starfish and Combined Federal Campaign initiatives. Here he shares about a trip to the poor community of El Bejucal, Guatemala. We drove over treacherous terrain in a mountainous area of Guatemala called El Bejucal. […]
HELP RESCUE 400,000 CHILDREN FROM HUNGER
In El Salvador, 1 in 7 schoolchildren suffers from malnutrition.
Children who experience chronic malnutrition frequently face stunted growth, weakened immune systems, and persistent fatigue. Additionally, a deficiency in essential nutrients often leads to serious learning disabilities.
The effects of malnutrition during childhood extend into adulthood, trapping children in poverty for generations. Addressing malnutrition is crucial for breaking the cycle of poverty. Every $8 you give will provide a child with a month of Biofortik — a powerful supplement designed to combat malnutrition and anemia.