Hundreds of millions of children live in poverty every single day. This never goes away and they live in this condition 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In fact, extreme poverty is on the increase in many nations.

1. According to UNICEF, 30,000 children die each day due to poverty. And they “die quietly in some of the poorest villages on earth, far removed from the scrutiny and the conscience of the world. Being meek and weak in life makes these dying multitudes even more invisible in death.” That is about 210,000 children each week, or just under 11 million children under five years of age, each year. You can read more about this by clicking HERE.

Statistics like this can overwhelm us and paralyze us to do nothing. The truth is that every single one of us can do something to help – even one child. This picture was just taken in Swaziland, Africa. Children come from as far as 5 miles away to eat the only meal they will receive that day. These children can be fed a staple diet of fruits, vegetables, and meat for as little as $5 per month.

I believe the future is found in the eyes of every child we are able to help. And they are worth every meal, every effort, and every prayer said on their behalf.