Have you ever seen a MUAC band, John?
They’re used worldwide to screen for malnutrition. That’s how health workers in Somaliland detected baby Hassan’s* weight loss.
Right now, 45 million children like him are suffering from wasting – which means their weight is too low for their height.
Here at home, the hunger crisis impacts 1 in 5 kids, putting their mental, physical and emotional development at serious risk.
For these children, John, every moment matters. Will you sign our petition to protect and strengthen food aid?
When Congress returns to Washington next month, renewing the Farm Bill will be a top priority. As they negotiate a final bill, we must remind them to ensure children get what they need.