Lets help Venezuelan Children Who Are Starving In The Midst Of A National Hunger Crisis

The food scarcity issue is affecting people of all ages in Venezuela. In fact, a 2016 survey conducted by Venezuelan universities found that nine out of 10 households in the country were “food insecure." But it appears to be affecting infants at an overwhelming rate. The number of children under the age of 1 who died increased 30 percent in 2015, according to a Ministry of Health reportwhich was later removed by the government.

Sharing for Life aims to create global awareness about child malnutrition and how it impactshuman development. The organization also collects food and financial donations

to send to "hospitals, homes, homes and schools in Venezuela that donot have the possibility of feeding the children who are there." Another organization, Sunrisas, works to support underprivileged children around the world and has a campaign specifically geared toward Venezuela

As Human Rights Watch notes, Venezuela’s crisis led to medicine shortages, as the finance ministry hasn't released the funds needed to buy more painkillers for the public healthcare system. Organizations like the Venezuelan Society of Palliative Medicine collect medicine in order to help those in the country without it, specifically to aid the treatment of patients with chronic diseases.Other organizations, like Cuatro por Venezuela, work to provide specific needs in the areas of health, nutrition and education. Along with partners and volunteers, the organization then delivers resources to beneficiaries in the country. Currently, the organization partners with more than 74 hospitals and institutions in more than 14 states in the country. Its food program to help provide food to senior citizens and children facing hunger