Child Food Support: Combating Post-Disaster Malnutrition

Children, particularly infants and toddlers, are among the most vulnerable during humanitarian emergencies. Following the Karail Slum fire in November 2025, many families faced sudden food insecurity after losing their homes, household supplies, and access to normal food preparation facilities. Young children were at particular risk because their nutritional needs are different from those of adults.

The scale of the emergency raised serious concerns about child food security in the affected community. Based on the Foundation’s assessment of the situation, more than 5,000 children and babies were considered at risk of food insecurity in Karail. Recognizing the urgency of this concern, Youth Prochesta Foundation organized a dedicated child food support initiative.

Through this intervention, the Foundation provided child-focused food assistance to approximately 2,000 people. The support included baby formula, milk powder, biscuits, and other age-appropriate food items intended for infants, toddlers, and young children. The initiative aimed to help affected families access essential child food supplies during the immediate post-disaster period.

A team of 15 youth volunteers supported the distribution activities, working alongside Prochesta Foundation members. Their responsibilities included organizing food packages, assisting families, and helping ensure that support reached people in need.

The Foundation recognizes that infant and child nutrition require special care. Food products must be appropriate for the child’s age and distributed with suitable preparation and feeding instructions. The initiative therefore emphasized child safety, responsible distribution, and the well-being of young beneficiaries.

This intervention reflects Prochesta Foundation’s commitment to protecting children during emergencies and supporting families facing food insecurity. It contributes to SDG 2: Zero Hunger, by addressing immediate food needs, and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, by prioritizing the nutritional well-being of vulnerable children.