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Why India?

Despite what we may hear on the news about India's soaring economic growth, the nation is still considered as one of the world's poorest.

India has the highest number of deaths among children under the age of 5

(1.3 million*)

50% of these deaths are caused by malnutrition

According to the Government of India, 40% of children are vulnerable to abuse, violence and trafficking.

Here at VITAL, when faced with shocking statistics such as these, we take action - and so can YOU!

 
 
 
*Source: The Global Burden of Disease study 2015 
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