Malnutrition in
Ethiopia
I believe there is malnutrition
throughout the world. But in some places it has become devastating. In Ethiopia, which is called the Horn of
Africa, the 2011 drought has left 4.5 million people in need of emergency food
assistance.
The people of Ethiopia are
particularly challenged due to their food security being determined by external
factors such as rainfall patterns, climate change, population density, low
levels of rural investment and the global market.
My interpretation of the photo below is a mother comforting her child during times of hunger. What do you say to a hungry child?
Malnutrition in Ethiopia
is concerning to me because the people have no control over their food
supply. They are dependent on weather
and other countries to provide for them.
There are a lot of agencies that help Ethiopia. But sometimes the help comes too late.
Lack of food effects how children
develop and learn. As an
early childhood professional, nutritional resources must be included in the
family assessment.
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Hi Mary, malnutrition is a problem that is often overlooked. I couldn't imagine how I would handle not being able to feed my family. I pray there will come a time that the food will arrive in an endless supply and on time.
ReplyDeleteHello Mary, your picture gives me a sore soul,because as a mother I can not imagine if something like that happened to me, is very sad to know that specially the children in some parts of the world died for this reason.
ReplyDeletemaria
I too was moved by the addition of the photo. Children who have sufficient food to eat are able to learn and grow and become more likely to become healthy productive adults. Ethiopia magnifies a problem that we also have in the US. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteIt is very sad how many children are afflicted by malnutrition.
It is a very important issue.
Annie P.