“Now I’m happy because my son is healthy,” says Raghav’s mother, 25-year-old Anuradha.A year ago, 4-year-old Raghav would sit on a cot at his home or lay down on it for most part of the day. Anuradha didn’t know the…
Saving Rupa from Malnutrition
In August 2017, a weak and frail Rupa was brought into the anganwadi for a screening process for all children between the age group of 6 and 59 months. Her Mid-Upper Arm Circumference measured only 11.3 cm, indicating severe acute malnutrition.…
Laxmi’s right to life
2-year-old Laxmi could barely stand. Poor nutrition had delayed her developments. At six months, Laxmi was given cow’s milk and when she was a year old, her family started her on Chapati. This state of health not only pertains to…
Hunger Free
In many parts of the world, hunger is the only reality people know. World Vision India believes a hunger free world is possible. There are lakhs of children living in our country who are malnourished resulting in low immunity and…