Usman's Silent Hunger: A Child's Fight Against Malnutrition.
Help for Usman
In the dusty villages of northern Nigeria, 3-year-old Usman leans heavily on his mother's arm, his tiny legs trembling under the weight of severe malnutrition. Both parents work dawn to dusk，but their combined wages can't buy more than one meager meal a day. Usman's bones ache from weakness, and he hasn't stood unaided since he was a baby.
Usman's days are spent on a tattered mat outside their mud hut, watching other children race to school. His parents, fight back tears as they describe how he cries when they touch his swollen ankles. "We boil cassava leaves and share them," mother whispers, showing a bowl of watery gruel. "But his body needs more than roots." The local clinic charges 3,000 naira ($6) per visit—half of weekly earnings—so they treat him with herbal poultices that offer no relief.
In a region where 60% of families live on less than $2 a day, Usman's story is tragically common. Malnutrition has stunted his growth, weakened his immune system, and left his bones brittle. "The doctor said he needs protein," Bello says, "but even a carton of eggs costs more than we earn in two days."
The Reality They Face
In the arid expanse of northern Nigeria, 3-year-old Usman is one of 1.5 million children trapped in a crisis of hunger and neglect. Across the region, where poverty rates exceed 70%, malnutrition is not a singular tragedy but a systemic plague—with 43% of children under 5 suffering stunted growth and 15% acutely malnourished. Like Usman, these children face a double bind: bodies weakened by empty stomachs, and futures stolen by a lack of intervention.
How You Can Help
| Donation | What Your Gift Provides |
|---|---|
| $10 | One meal each for 2 hungry children. A small act of love, a big smile. |
| $20 | Food and clean water for 4 children. Hope begins with every drop and bite. |
| $30 | Meals and hygiene kits for 6 children. Protect their health and future. |
| $50 | Nourishment and clean water for 10 children — lasting impact for a whole week. |
| $75 | Healthy meals and safe water for 15 children. Bring strength and joy. |
| $100 | Food, water, and basic healthcare for 20 children. Light up a small village of dreams. |
Who We Are？
Entity No：6031529
Registered in California, USA, has helped more than 1,000 African children
Usman's Silent Hunger: A Child's Fight Against Malnutrition.
Help for Usman
In the dusty villages of northern Nigeria, 3-year-old Usman leans heavily on his mother's arm, his tiny legs trembling under the weight of severe malnutrition. Both parents work dawn to dusk，but their combined wages can't buy more than one meager meal a day. Usman's bones ache from weakness, and he hasn't stood unaided since he was a baby.
Usman's days are spent on a tattered mat outside their mud hut, watching other children race to school. His parents, fight back tears as they describe how he cries when they touch his swollen ankles. "We boil cassava leaves and share them," mother whispers, showing a bowl of watery gruel. "But his body needs more than roots." The local clinic charges 3,000 naira ($6) per visit—half of weekly earnings—so they treat him with herbal poultices that offer no relief.
In a region where 60% of families live on less than $2 a day, Usman's story is tragically common. Malnutrition has stunted his growth, weakened his immune system, and left his bones brittle. "The doctor said he needs protein," Bello says, "but even a carton of eggs costs more than we earn in two days."
The Reality They Face
In the arid expanse of northern Nigeria, 3-year-old Usman is one of 1.5 million children trapped in a crisis of hunger and neglect. Across the region, where poverty rates exceed 70%, malnutrition is not a singular tragedy but a systemic plague—with 43% of children under 5 suffering stunted growth and 15% acutely malnourished. Like Usman, these children face a double bind: bodies weakened by empty stomachs, and futures stolen by a lack of intervention.
How You Can Help
| Donation | What Your Gift Provides |
|---|---|
| $10 | One meal each for 2 hungry children. A small act of love, a big smile. |
| $20 | Food and clean water for 4 children. Hope begins with every drop and bite. |
| $30 | Meals and hygiene kits for 6 children. Protect their health and future. |
| $50 | Nourishment and clean water for 10 children — lasting impact for a whole week. |
| $75 | Healthy meals and safe water for 15 children. Bring strength and joy. |
| $100 | Food, water, and basic healthcare for 20 children. Light up a small village of dreams. |
Who We Are？
Entity No：6031529
Registered in California, USA, has helped more than 1,000 African children