Water.org’s Post

Wishing all who celebrate the Christmas season all the best. We live in turbulent times in which many at home and abroad are in very difficult circumstances, whether that be because of illness, poverty, loneliness, war and conflict, or any of a myriad of challenges. Let us think of them all at this time as families in better and more peaceful circumstances gather. Here is a link to a brief retrospective of my 2023 - another full and fulfilling year: https://lnkd.in/eKpFHfpx

The Hidden Consequences of Food Insecurity for Children. 🍎 Beyond the Empty Stomach: Hunger is more than a feeling; it's a reality trapping millions of children in a cycle of poverty. Let's delve into the hidden consequences of food insecurity, impacting physical health, learning development, and emotional well-being. https://lnkd.in/eZkDAvj7 #EndChildhoodHunger #HiddenImpact #ChildhoodHunger #KidsInNeed #ChildHealth #ChildhoodNutrition #GrowingStrong #FoodInsecurityEffects #NutritionMatters #LearningDevelopment #BreakTheCycle #EndChildHunger #BreakPovertyCycle #FeedingChildren #FoodForKids

Soon there will be a General Election. The UK has a historic chance to be the best place in the world to grow up. But right now, there are more babies going without health visitors. More children growing up in poverty. And more young people waiting months on a mental health waiting list. We must make sure the next Government does more to make good childhoods a national priority. To make this happen, today we have joined with over 100 organisations to support the #ChildrenAtTheTable campaign. We know that asking for transformational change such as this takes a collective effort. That’s why we’ve joined together. It’s also why we’re asking you to join us! In less time than it takes to boil a kettle you can sign this petition and ask the next Prime Minister and Chancellor to be champions for children. To sign the petition and learn more, head this way: https://lnkd.in/eNveWefk #ChildrenAtTheTable

An estimated 2 billion people face financial hardship due to out-of-pocket health expenses, including 344 million people living in extreme poverty. This #UHCDay, we call on leaders to invest in #UniversalHealthCoverage to: – Lift people out of poverty – Protect against public health crises – Advance the #SDGs – Ensure the fundamental right to health We’ve heard the commitments. Now it’s time for action. #HealthForAll #UHCDay #UniversalHealthCoverage

How does helping someone with food insecurity benefit society? Helping with food insecurity doesn’t just help one person – it’s good for whole communities. It can make people healthier, help kids do better in school, improve jobs and money-making, and even break cycles of poverty. When everyone has enough to eat, the whole society can be stronger and do better. How can you help? Read our '12 Days of Action' to discover a dozen meaningful and practical ways to make a real difference - https://lnkd.in/gWGtDqTJ

Take advantage of five before five: 1. Your youth before your old age 2. Your health before your sickness 3. Your wealth before your poverty 4. Your free time before your busyness 5. Your life before your death #motivation #successtips #mindset

Poverty is the most powerful social driver of health. The Child Tax Credit is an effective strategy for lifting children and families out of poverty and improving health outcomes. Check out our new blog post by Hannah Wagner, Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAFP, Daniella Gratale, and Casey Osgood Landry to learn about how expanding the Child Tax Credit could support child health, development, and educational outcomes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/496zOdq

Take a few minutes to learn more about how systemic racism drives disparities in five economic indicators that impact a family's ability to access food: disability, homeownership, median income, poverty, and unemployment. Food insecurity is real and it's not about the food. It is about a system-wide failure. We live in a nation that produces more than enough nutritious food for all Americans, yet sadly so many of us experience or have experienced hunger. Hunger for nutrition Hunger to be in community Hunger for connection Hunger for opportunities Hunger to be a part of, rather than apart from https://lnkd.in/dya-8PWZ

Take advantage of five before five: 1. Your youth before your old age. 2. Your health before your illness. 3. Your wealth before your poverty. 4. Your free time before you are preoccupied. 5. Your life before your death. #life #lifetips #flowwellnessgroup

A2H2 offers quality healthcare and wellness services and raises awareness on all issues surrounding health and poverty. Without prioritizing health, poverty will always be perpetuated. We speak on the parallels of poverty and health. Educating the vulnerable creates the possibility of true freedom. A2H2 believes that by holistically addressing healthcare, marginalized communities will begin to realize that they too can thrive and experience a reality that exist devoid of purely “surviving”.