Sri Lanka has South Asia’s second highest rate of severe acute malnutrition, according to UNICEF, and nearly one in six children here suffer from chronic wasting. In 2022, severe inflation and economic collapse resulted in crisis-level hunger across this nation of 22 million people, as food prices rose by almost 100 percent.
BGR partner Child Action Lanka offers nutritional support out of child-development centers serving impoverished families. In addition to a meal program that serves 115 children, Child Action Lanka is expanding to provide breakfast for 30 special-needs children and create “Breakfast Clubs” at preschools where students can receive meals and school supplies.
Sri Lanka has South Asia’s second highest rate of severe acute malnutrition, according to UNICEF, and nearly one in six children here suffer from chronic wasting. In 2022, severe inflation and economic collapse resulted in crisis-level hunger across this nation of 22 million people, as food prices rose by almost 100 percent.
BGR partner Child Action Lanka offers nutritional support out of child-development centers serving impoverished families. In addition to a meal program that serves 115 children, Child Action Lanka is expanding to provide breakfast for 30 special-needs children and create “Breakfast Clubs” at preschools where students can receive meals and school supplies.
