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A mother and child’s level of nourishment during the first 1,000 days profoundly impacts a child’s ability to grow, learn and thrive. Poor nutrition during this period can cause irreversible damage to a child’s developing brain, affecting their school performance and future ability to support their own livelihood. It can also set the stage for health problems later in life.

We need your help to break this cycle. Rise Against Hunger meals provided through First 1,000 Days programs in countries like Nicaragua and Tanzania are sent home with pregnant and lactating mothers and provided to young children once they're old enough to digest them. The meals give mothers and young children complete protein, iron, iodine, vitamin A, zinc and other vital nutrients. Moms and their babies only have access to this critical support with the help of donors like you.

By filling nutrition gaps during this key window spanning pregnancy and early childhood, Rise Against Hunger meals put mothers and babies on the path toward better health and brighter futures. This creates generational change. Your support of Rise Against Hunger’s nutrition programs is the best Mother’s Day gift you can give this year.