The devastating consequence of Guatemalan poverty rarely gets covered in the news. We seldom hear about the silent killer tragically impacting Guatemala’s poorest families — malnutrition.

Mozambique is one of the poorest nations in the world, leading to severe malnutrition for the country’s most vulnerable populations. By examining the causes and challenges of hunger in Mozambique, Catholics can understand how they can put their faith into action and help those in need.

Honduras is facing an unprecedented hunger crisis. Poverty is at the root of the problem, along with frequent natural disasters and the COVID-19 crisis. By exploring the malnutrition problem in detail, we will be better prepared to support the hungry in their time of need.

Proper nutrition is essential during the first 1,000 days of life. Cross Catholic Outreach explains the science behind chronic hunger and poverty, highlighting efforts to fight undernutrition in Guatemala, Haiti and Mozambique.