Children Can't Wait

297,000 Children’s Lives at Risk

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Our Goal.

Raise $3.5 million in the next 60 days.

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So where do we start?

With You. With one life, one box, one hour, one shift, one truckload at a time.

Our mission is simple. We make food that saves lives; more than 26 million lives in the last 15 years.

But in a heartbeat, the US foreign aid freeze put a stop to much of that work. Two of our production lines went completely silent for the first time ever.

What is the impact? Four of our humanitarian aid partners shared that, right now 297,000 children are on the brink of starvation in Ethiopia, Chad, Niger, South Sudan, Somalia, and Nigeria, because of funding disruption.

With your help today, we can get life-saving Plumpy’Nut into their hands.

Just $50 provides a full treatment to save one child. Every dollar you give to fuel Edesia’s production lines will be matched, turning generosity into survival.

  • $50 = 1 Box = 1 child saved
  • $4,500 = 1 Pallet = 90 children saved
  • $20,750 = 1 Hour of Production = 415 children saved
  • $85,000 = 1 Truckload of Plumpy'Nut = 1710 children saved
  • $166,000 = 1 Eight Hour Shift of Production = 3329 children saved

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One Story. One Life. One Carton of Plumpy’Nut at a Time.

In Somalia, where droughts, inflation, and conflict have fueled one of the highest rates of acute malnutrition, 2-year-old Ruman from Jowhar was among the children suffering. Her mother, Nimco, struggled to feed her family of five, often going without meals on the hardest days. When Ruman’s health rapidly declined with weight loss, lethargy, and irritability, her mother sought help. The International Medical Corps diagnosed her with life-threatening severe acute malnutrition. Ruman was prescribed Edesia’s Plumpy’Nut, provided through contributions to Edesia, and her condition improved within weeks. Hope was back into their lives.

Our Life-Saving Solution

For $50, we can produce and ship 1 box of Plumpy’Nut that helps to save one child, taking them from the brink of starvation to relative health in 6-8 weeks  

Raise $3.5 Million in the Next 60 Days

For our Children Can’t Wait campaign to keep ALL Edesia production lines running and meet urgent needs created by the freeze in US foreign aid.

Have Your Gift Matched

Every dollar you give to fuel Edesia’s production lines will be matched by a generous donor—up to $3.5 million—creating $7 million in life-saving support.

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Who is Edesia?

Edesia is a non-profit on a mission to end malnutrition. We produce life-saving, ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTFs) that have helped over 26 million children in 65 countries over the past 15 years.

Beyond manufacturing, we drive innovation through research, global partnerships, and on-the-ground humanitarian aid, ensuring that children receive the nutrition they need to survive and thrive.

How does Edesia’s Plumpy’Nut save lives?

Every 11 seconds, a child dies from malnutrition—a preventable tragedy. Plumpy’Nut is a nutrient-dense peanut paste that reverses severe malnutrition in just 6-8 weeks.

• No water or refrigeration needed
• Shelf life of two years
• 92% recovery rate

A full treatment costs just $50 and can mean the difference between life and death.

Where is the greatest need right now?

Four of our humanitarian partners have identified an urgent need for 297,000 cartons of Plumpy’Nut in Ethiopia, Chad, Niger, South Sudan, Somalia, and Nigeria.

That’s like imagining every child under five in Pittsburgh, PA facing starvation. Every day, the risk grows.
But we have the factory, expertise, and solutions. Now, we just need you.

How has the U.S. foreign aid freeze affected Edesia?

Recent stop-work orders and contract terminations have disrupted our funding, forcing us to halt two production lines—leaving 400,000 boxes of Plumpy’Nut unmade.

With your help, we can get back to full production and ensure 297,000 children receive the food they desperately need.

Does Edesia make America stronger?

We believe in a world where America leads with strength and compassion—feeding children while building a brighter, more secure future for all.

• Safer – Food security reduces migration and global instability.
• Stronger – We create jobs and drive innovation.
• More Prosperous – We support U.S. farmers and businesses.

How can I help in addition to making a donation?

• Share this campaign with friends, family, and colleagues.
• Fundraise in your community, workplace, or place of worship.
• Follow us on social media and amplify our message.
• Call your representatives to advocate for emergency food aid.

We have the team, the factory, and the expertise to save lives. Now, we need YOU

Join Us – Save a Life Today

 

Contact Us – Let’s Make an Impact Together

Reach out to Ron Dalgliesh, Chief Development & Global Sales Officer, to discuss major gifts, partnerships, or any questions about supporting Edesia’s mission.

📧 Email: rdalgliesh@edesianutrition.org
📞 Phone: (401) 536-7451

Together, we can save lives. Let’s talk.

 

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