HELP MAKE EVERY MONTH WOMEN’S MONTH
With your help,
we can break the
cycle of malnutrition
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36 Communities,
One Sustainable
Future
THE STATUS OF MALNUTRITION
& FOOD INSECURITY IN THE
LIMPOPO
PROVINCE
WHY WE ARE HERE?
The OH Strategy is guided by the Convention on the Human Rights of which recognises the right for every human to nutrition. Malnutrition, in all its forms, is a violation of this right. Hence, the Strategy aims to contribute to addressing the triple burden of malnutrition: undernutrition, both stunting and wasting; deficiencies in vitamins and other micronutrients; and overweight, obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases.
OUR CAMPAIGNS
Whilst we are on a quest to achieve sustainability across South Africa through our 5 Phase approach, our team is constantly running relief campaigns to assist those in need of immediate relief. It is through you, our donors that we are able to provide for those most in need with the long term goal of sustainability.
WE ARE THE INDUSTRY EXPERTS IN MALNUTRITION
To formulate a solution, you need to understand the problem. Over the last 43 years, Operation Hunger has been on a journey to solve the problem of malnutrition in South Africa. We have collected and collated data from all 9 provinces as the first step towards realising our dream
of national sustainability!
#2 END HUNGER
End hunger - Achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
#3 Good health and well-being
Good health and well-being - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
#3 Gender equality
Gender equality - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
our HUNGER heroes
Our support to the communities during this time would not be possible without our generous donors, sponsors and partners.
We thank you for your continuous support.
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Achieve sustainabLE NUTRITIONAL SECURITY!
There are so many ways in which you can get involved to help contribute to fighting malnutrition in this beautiful country. We look forward to hearing from you.
LATEST NEWS FROM OPERATION HUNGER
Status of Malnutrition and Food Security within South Africa
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Mpumalanga’s Hunger Crisis: A Deepening Divide
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Transforming Limpopo’s Nutrition Future
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Beyond Recovery: KZN Needs Sustainable Solutions for Food Security
KZN is currently facing persistent high levels of chronic hunger, household food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms impacting millions of lives and livelihoods. The biggest drivers and trends exacerbating this increase include the soaring food prices,...
KwaZulu-Natal’s Struggle Against Starvation
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Empty Plates, Empty Bellies: A Look at Malnutrition and Food Insecurity in the Eastern Cape.
South Africa's poorest province, the Eastern Cape, faces a devastating food crisis. Millions teeter on the brink of hunger, with malnutrition a harsh reality. But there's hope. Operation Hunger offers a powerful solution: tackling the root causes, not just the...
It’s Time! Join the Movement: 36 Communities, One Sustainable Future
Despite progress globally, South Africa's children suffer high rates of stunting (22%) and low exclusive breastfeeding (43.8%). Meanwhile, the rising cost of food (5.1% increase in a year) pushes healthy diets out of reach for many. Urgent action is needed to ensure...
Shining a Light to Spur Action on Nutrition
The burden of malnutrition remains unsolved, particularly in low- and middle-income households representing the most vulnerable populations, where about an average of 30 - 35% of children are affected by stunting or wasting and almost twice as many suffer...