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the Eastern Cape Social Protection, Community and Human Development (SPCHD) Cluster has launched a united effort to combat child poverty and malnutrition across the province. Partnering with Gift of the Givers, Oceana Group, and the Black Foundation, the initiative focuses on delivering immediate food relief while building sustainable nutrition solutions for vulnerable children.
What Happened
On 07 November 2025,the SPCHD Cluster brought together government, non-profit, and private sector partners to address rising child hunger and poverty levels in the province. The campaign, launched under the theme “Turning Despair into Dignity,” coincides with National Children’s Day celebrations, emphasizing the need for collective action to ensure every child’s right to food and well-being.
Gift of the Givers is leading on-the-ground food relief operations, distributing nutritional aid to high-need communities. Meanwhile, Oceana Group contributes essential resources and expertise to strengthen long-term food security systems. The Black Foundation supports awareness drives aimed at empowering youth and ending teenage pregnancy — another major challenge linked to poverty.
Official Response
An SPCHD Cluster representative emphasized the importance of collaboration in tackling child malnutrition.
“Our mission is clear — no child in the Eastern Cape should go to bed hungry. This partnership shows what can be achieved when we work together for our children’s future,” the spokesperson said.
A Gift of the Givers official added that sustainable nutrition programs are key to restoring dignity in struggling communities.
“We’re not just feeding children for a day. We’re helping build the systems that will nourish them for a lifetime,” they said.
Community Impact
Local communities have welcomed the initiative, saying it brings hope and tangible change to families affected by hunger and poverty. Parents and teachers praised the focus on nutrition, education, and youth empowerment, calling it a “lifeline” for children growing up in under-resourced areas.
Community leaders have also urged continued cooperation between government and private sector to ensure lasting results beyond relief efforts.
