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As a result of chronic and acute malnutrition, many of our students at Feeding Dreams are badly stunted and suffer ongoing health issues.<br><br>Micronutrient deficiencies are widespread. Among under-5 children, 45% of them are stunted, 11% are wasted, and 29% are underweight. Social determinants of maternal and child undernutrition were identified including poverty, income inequity, food insecurity, low maternal education, infections, and gender inequity.<br><br>A recent report in the International Journal of Food and Nutritional Science, shows malnutrition remains one of the leading drivers causing poverty in Cambodia.<br><br>Lack of access to clean water also contributes to the increase of overall burden of diseases and mortality. Specifically in Cambodia, undernutrition is estimated to contribute to around 45% of child deaths.
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Free School Meals Cambodia Powered By: Feeding Dreams Cambodia
Free School Meals Cambodia How We Address It Through our School Meals Program, we are able to provide free school meals – 600 nutritious meals, each day Monday-Friday to alnourished children. Subject to funding, the School Meals Program varies daily. • A variety of black beans, corn, egg, potato & banana • Fried rice, mixed vegetables, soup with pork or chicken • Dessert Day with black bean & coconut milk, sweet pumpkin curry & banana cake. • Vegetable curry with bread or rice
Brought to you By: Our Services: • Free School Meals Cambodia • Free Education Program Cambodia • Empowering Women Programs Cambodia • Cambodia volunteer programs • Free Vocational Training Cambodia To know more visit: https://feedingdreamscambodia.org