The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, known as UNICEF, says nearly two million children who are severely malnourished are at risk of dying because of funding shortages for therapeutic food.

UNICEF is appealing to member countries for an additional $165 million to treat children in countries spiraling from conflict, economic shocks and climate crises.

Joining the discussion: 

• Anuradha Narayan is a Senior Adviser on Child Nutrition for UNICEF.
• Raj Patel is a Research Professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, Austin and a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems.
• Todd Evans is the Founding Director of the End World Hunger Foundation.
• Dr. Mustafa Barghouti is the President of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society and Founder and Leader of the Palestinian National Initiative.

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude & severity across 22 countries & territories.

A new UN report warns that the spread of conflict, along with climate & economic shocks, is pushing millions to the brink.https://t.co/OEezwMcNZf pic.twitter.com/mp2dRcUv1E

— UN News (@UN_News_Centre) November 3, 2024

Conflicts, crises and climate change are making it increasingly hard for families to access the nutritious food children need to survive and thrive.

UNICEF works around the world to improve children’s access to nutritious, affordable and sustainable diets. pic.twitter.com/Qk6G56d10y

— UNICEF (@UNICEF) November 2, 2024