Every child deserves access to safe, nutritious food, yet millions across Africa face hunger and malnutrition due to conflict, climate shocks, and fragile food systems. Together, we must invest in resilient agriculture, empower communities, and ensure that nutrition is at the heart of food security strategies.

Ahead of the 2025 World Bank Annual Meetings, the Multilateral Development Bank Nutrition Financing Advocacy Coalition has issued a joint statement

Faith leaders unite in a global call for justice, urging governments to uphold the right to food and nutrition for all, especially children.

The coalition’s call comes at a defining moment for global development. Investing in nutrition is an imperative for human development and children’s right to thrive.

The humanitarian crisis in Somalia has reached catastrophic levels, with children's lives at risk. Despite urgent needs, the response is severely underfunded, with only 21% of required funding received, three months till year's end - the lowest in decades, warns World Vision. The nutrition cluster, crucial for health and nutrition services, has received just 9% of needed funds, leaving millions without urgent support.

How integrated investments across health, nutrition, education, protection, and social protection can help every child thrive amid global crises.