Hunger and Neglect: The Harsh Reality of Our Elderly and Forgotten Children.

High in the Andes, where the cold is relentless and life is a daily struggle, we found a woman who has spent years surviving in complete isolation. She lives alone, with no family to care for her, no resources for adequate nutrition, and the weight of the years reflected in her gaze. Her story is the story of many elderly people and children who never receive help, who are forgotten by society, and who face malnutrition with no hope for a better future.

The Silent Hunger in Forgotten Communities

In the most remote areas of our country, the reality is heartbreaking. Elderly individuals who once worked tirelessly now face old age in extreme poverty. Innocent children grow up without access to proper nutrition, without opportunities, without hope for a better tomorrow. The lack of access to nutritious food not only affects their health but also robs them of their dignity and the will to carry on.

Hunger is not just the absence of food; it is the lack of opportunities, support, and humanity.

When we arrived at this elderly woman’s humble home, her first reaction was not to ask but to give thanks. She was grateful that someone saw her, that someone cared for her, that someone reminded her that she still exists in this world. We provided her with food, warm clothing, and, most importantly, companionship. And in that moment, we understood that hunger is not only physical; it is also emotional.

Thousands of Stories Like Hers

Her case is not unique. In every community we visit, we find similar stories: Elderly people who go days without eating.
Children who grow up without access to proper nutrition, weakening their development.
Families who, due to lack of resources, must choose between eating one day or feeding their children the next.

No one should live like this. No one should go hungry.

The good news is that together, we can make a difference. With every donation, with every person who decides to get involved, we can bring more food, more hope, and more opportunities. We cannot allow more elderly people to die of hunger in oblivion, nor more children to grow up without a future.

You can help change a life today:
Share this message so more people become aware of this reality.
Donate food or resources so we can reach more communities.
Become a volunteer and help us bring hope where it is needed most.

Change begins with a single act of kindness. A plate of food, a word of encouragement, an opportunity to live with dignity. Because hunger does not wait, and every day without help is another day of suffering for those who need us most.

It’s time to act. Together, we can nourish not just bodies, but hearts.