The Sufferings of Children in Durban Deep
Over 10,000 children under the age of 5 require treatment for severe malnutrition. Approximately 1.1 million children nationwide require food assistance. Durban Deep is one of the most affected areas of Roodeport. Children are leaving school there to assist family members in their search for water. Those who continue their education find it difficult to focus on their academics. Children are falling asleep during class time because of the lack of food. High school students are fed in school. But kindergarten and primary school students are not because their parents are supposed to feed them at home during lunch or pack them a lunch. Due to the present food crisis, this doesn’t happen very often. Emergency Solutions With the food crisis, lack of money, and little help from the government, it seems unlikely that poor communities in South Africa will be able to solve this problem on their own. This is where international non-profit organizations come in. Working with local partners, they want to change this situation. You too can become part of this by giving today.
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February 6, 2025
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