Our communities tell us that families simply cannot afford to feed their children. Drought, prolonged conflict and inflation are devastating lives. A recent UN report in May stating that “nearly half of all deaths in children under 5 are attributable to undernutrition.” Undernutrition mixed with an illness is a recipe for disaster for little ones, acutely so in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. We see the early signs of malnutrition in the children in Darfur.

The Kids for Kids solution is simple and effective. We provide a family with a loan of 6 goats. Mothers explained to us how goat’s milk provides virtually their only source of protein, vitamins and minerals to combat malnourishment. After 2 years, they pass on 6 healthy kids to another family. We provide basic veterinary care and supply them with a revolving veterinary drug package. Over 2 years the family will have built up a small herd which provides the mothers with a livelihood.