Hunger is not just numbers on a report. We’ve seen it with our own eyes. A child trying to pay attention in class but drifting because their stomach is empty. A mother pretending she’s not hungry so her children can eat the little there is. A father carrying guilt heavier than the bags of food he wishes he could buy.
At Aman Foundation, we couldn’t stand by. That’s how the End Hunger Programme began. It wasn’t from a big plan—it was from moments like these, moments that left us shaken.
Razia’s Voice
There’s Razia, 10 years old, full of energy when she’s fed, but one day she fainted at school. Teachers thought she was sick. The truth was, she hadn’t eaten for two days.
When we asked her what she wanted most, she said, “Food, so I can study.” Just that. Nothing more.
Her words stuck. They still do.
What We Do, Simply
We don’t have all the answers, but here’s what we try:
- Meals for children and families – hot, simple, balanced food in schools. Packs of essentials for families who have nothing left in their kitchens.
- Community kitchens – places where anyone can sit, eat, and not feel ashamed. Many are run by women from the same neighborhoods. They cook, they serve, they earn.
- Helping farmers – giving small farmers the tools and support to grow more. Because hunger won’t end unless people can feed themselves tomorrow as well as today.
People Over Numbers
We could tell you how many meals have been served. But what we remember are the people.
Like Shahid, a father who lost his job during the pandemic. When we gave him a food pack, he said it wasn’t just food—it was breathing space. “I felt I could keep trying,” he told us.
Or Ayesha, who now runs one of our kitchens. She used to feel invisible. Now she feeds hundreds of children every day. “I feel proud again,” she said.
It’s not just about food. It’s about dignity.
Why It Matters
A hungry child struggles to learn. A hungry parent struggles to work. A hungry community struggles to grow. Hunger traps people.
But it’s not unstoppable. It’s not something we have to accept. It’s something we can fight—together.
How You Can Help
This work needs all of us.
- Donate if you can. Even one meal makes a difference.
- Volunteer. Come into a kitchen, pack food, serve alongside us.
- Talk about it. Share Razia’s story, share Ayesha’s. The more people know, the less invisible hunger becomes.
The Future We Imagine
We imagine Razia, grown up, standing at the front of her own classroom. We imagine Shahid’s kids never again going to bed hungry. We imagine Ayesha leading more women, more kitchens, more communities.
That’s the future we’re working toward. It won’t happen overnight, but it can happen. Hunger is man-made, and so is the solution.
Because food isn’t just about surviving—it’s about living with hope and dignity. And everyone deserves that.