Children and youth researchers demand immediate policy change to end malnutrition. Read the new Asia-Pacific report mandating free school meal programs.

New findings from UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2025 remind us that more than 417 million children are severely deprived in at least two essential areas of life.

In today’s world where millions of children still go to school hungry, Mary Njeri, Global School Meals Director, puts a spotlight on school meal programmes—costing less than a cup of coffee per child—that are transforming lives and boosting learning worldwide. With proven impact and high returns, Mary urges governments, donors to make school meals a global priority so no child is left behind.

A new generation is tackling global hunger and malnutrition. Discover how the youth-led CHAMP initiative is creating a powerful movement for change by putting young people at the forefront of research and advocacy.

1,235 children across 13 countries share how school meals impact learning, health, and belonging—calling for better food, dignity, and a voice in decisions.

1.235 crianças em 13 países compartilham como as refeições escolares impactam o aprendizado, a saúde e o sentimento de pertencimento, pedindo alimentos melhores, dignidade e uma voz nas decisões.

1,235 enfants dans 13 pays partagent comment les repas scolaires influencent l’apprentissage, la santé et le sentiment d’appartenance, réclamant une meilleure alimentation, plus de dignité et une voix dans les décisions.

1.235 niños en 13 países comparten cómo los comedores escolares impactan en el aprendizaje, la salud y el sentido de pertenencia, pidiendo mejor comida, dignidad y una voz en las decisiones.

The Joint Multi-Sectoral Early Recovery Rapid Needs Assessment was conducted in late August 2025 in response to the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict.

Fifteen-year-old Muslimo* never imagined her childhood would end this way. Once a hopeful student in Ethiopia, she now spends her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her younger siblings in a displacement camp in Doolow, Somalia. Hunger has taken the place of learning.