Every year, on World Humanitarian Day, the world pauses to honor the courage, compassion, and sacrifice of those who dedicate their lives to helping others in times of crisis.

In the most forgotten areas of the country, there are mothers who can only offer one meal a day to their children.

In remote rural communities, malnutrition, anemia, and neglect are daily challenges. Children go days without fresh fruit.

The face of poverty in Peru has changed, but its pain remains the same.

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In a world where millions of tons of food are wasted daily, the statistics are clear: hunger is not about scarcity—it’s about distribution.

In one of our partner communities, we met María, a devoted mother who struggled to feed her children.

The contrast is shocking: tons of edible food are discarded every day while children, mothers, and elderly in underserved communities survive on just one meal a day — or none at all.

In vulnerable communities, anemia isn’t just a medical condition — it’s a silent barrier that hinders growth, learning, and living with dignity.

At Agape Hand, we work every day to fight hunger and food waste.