They are not numbers... they are humans
We all know that behind the numbers there are flesh and blood human beings, like you and me, with dreams, limitations, difficulties, but who, unlike those of us reading this now, are not sure if they can have breakfast or lunch tomorrow. That's what it's about, food security, which is life and generates distrust of the ruler and of society itself.
TL;DR
- Children in Cartagena are experiencing severe food insecurity, with some consuming only one meal per day.
- These children live in extreme poverty, lacking basic necessities like clean water, adequate housing, and sanitation.
- The Acuerdo 087, passed in 2021, declared November 1st as the Day of Food Security for Children and Adolescents, recognizing food as a human right.
- The agreement aimed to establish a serious, coordinated, and measurable policy against childhood hunger, but its potential has not been fully utilized.
- The sustained hunger affects learning, cognitive development, and perpetuates the cycle of poverty.
- There is a call for a public political control session and a follow-up meeting to monitor the implementation of Acuerdo 087 and ensure accountability.