World Vision Chad launches its ENOUGH campaign against child hunger and malnutrition

World Vision intensifies efforts to end child hunger and malnutrition in Chad with launch of new ‘ENOUGH’ campaign aiming to reach 8 million children.

• Research shows a worrying prevalence of child stunting in Chad, with 32.3% of children under 5 affected (Joint Report on Child Malnutrition, 2022). This rate is higher than Africa’s continental average of 30%. 

• In total, around 1.1 million children in Chad were stunted in 2022. 

• Malnutrition is a widespread challenge in Chad, with 66% of parents in Chad reporting that their children do not receive proper nutrients daily. 

• Chad's highest authorities declared a nationwide food and nutrition emergency in February 2024, in response to the worrying food and nutrition situation.   

• The influx of nearly 500K refugees and returnees from Sudan adds to the protracted crisis and exacerbates an already deteriorated and overwhelming humanitarian situation, with Chad hosting half of the 2.2 million refugees in West and Central Africa 

N’Djamena, 27 May 2024: World Vision has today launched its ENOUGH campaign to address child hunger and malnutrition in Chad, aiming to raise $40million and reach 8 million children under 5 over the next three years.  

The child-focused aid agency aims to improve the nutritional status of children living in the country’s most vulnerable communities by promoting nutritional interventions to reduce hunger among the most affected populations.

“As an organisation, we believe that there is enough political will, enough policies, and enough resources to ensure that every child not only survives but also has access to sufficient nutritious food to thrive. With the ENOUGH campaign, our desire is to advocate for accelerated progress in efforts to address child hunger and malnutrition across the country. We are committed to mobilizing and working with stakeholders at all levels in this unprecedented campaign, to build a Chadian society where every girl and boy is nourished and thrives”, said Edouard Ngoy, National Director of World Vision Chad.

The ENOUGH campaign in Chad is part of continental and global World Vision initiatives connected to Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger). It also includes a drive to improve data collection systems at national and global levels so children can be reached with support and have their voices heard in shaping key policies and outcomes. 

“When we ensure that children and young people, especially girls, receive the care and nutrients they need, we are not only saving lives, but we are also investing in the future of an entire nation. We break the cycle of poverty and disease, and we pave the way for a brighter future for every child, young person, and family in Chad. It is our moral duty, our responsibility as a society, and our commitment to humanity”, said Anita, President of the National Children’s Parliament. 

World Vision’s global campaign is premised on the principle that children’s right to adequate food must be respected, protected, and fulfilled and that no child should go to bed hungry. It is a response to the challenges brought about by climate change, conflict and the cost of food increasing the number of children in need of aid. 

We have had ENOUGH but we believe there is ENOUGH for every child. 

About World Vision: 

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian and development organisation dedicated to working with children, families and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. In Chad, World Vision has been working since 1984, and is currently implementing life-saving humanitarian and resilience building programs in 14 provinces.

To learn more, please visit : https://www.wvi.org/chad.  

For further information please contact: 

World Vision Chad 

Edouard Ngoy 
National Director  
Mobile : +235 69587458. Email : edouard_ngoy@wvi.org   

 
Mallory Dionkain 

Communications Coordinator    
Mobile: +235 66 50 06 13. Email: mallory_dionkain@wvi.org