Poverty and hunger have life-altering effects on children. In the Philippines, the prevalence of malnutrition, particularly stunting, among children and adolescents remains high. This poses a risk not just on their physical health and development but also on their cognitive ability and economic productivity.
The result is heartbreaking. A generation of disadvantaged children will die or not reach their potential. Too hungry to focus in school, so poor they are forced into work, or married off in the hope that one less belly at home will mean everyone else can survive just a little longer.
To help address this pressing issue, World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization, launched the ENOUGH campaign—a global initiative that aims to end child hunger and bring hope, justice, and joy to children worldwide.
R&B singer-songwriter Quest, to create the theme song for the Enough campaign.
Dr. Herbert Q. Carpio, World Vision Philippines’ National Director, emphasized the urgency of addressing child hunger, “No child should ever have to endure the pain of going to bed hungry.”
As part of this initiative, World Vision works to ensure that children, their families, and their communities have sustainable sources of income. The organization provides livelihood support, agricultural training, and nutritional programs to help families break the cycle of poverty and malnutrition.
World Vision also recognizes the importance of early childhood development in breaking the cycle of poverty. Through its Go Baby Go! (GBG) program, the organization equips parents with essential skills for nurturing and disciplining their children in a loving and respectful manner. GBG also strengthens maternal and child health services by equipping clinics with the necessary tools to improve service quality and create a more child-friendly environment.
Beyond on-ground efforts, World Vision has explored various ways to reach a wider audience. In the Philippines, the organization entrusted Quest, an award-winning Filipino hip-hop and R&B singer-songwriter, to create the campaign’s theme song, Enough. The song carries powerful messages of hope and resilience and is available on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
“For over 65 years, World Vision has evolved into the largest non-profit organization. We have steadfastly worked towards empowering over 1.5 million children and their families to pave the way for a brighter tomorrow,” remarks Dr. Carpio.
Hunger and malnutrition can end when everyone works together to restore hope, joy and justice for children. You too can contribute in making a difference in a child’s life! For as little as Php 30 a day or Php 900 a month, you can aid families in their battle against malnutrition and hunger.
Become a sponsor and explore other avenues of supporting World Vision Philippines in their mission to eradicate child poverty, whether through child sponsorships, birthday fundraisers, event donations, or corporate social responsibility initiatives, available at www.worldvision.org.ph.
