Srija is a 5th grade student in rural India. A happy girl, Srija is thankful for the opportunity to get an education at a school in her village. However, behind her sweet smile is a child who used to be malnourished. With a father who suffers from Tuberculosis and a mother who must work daily wage labor to support their family, Srija is fortunate if she eats one meal a day.

Many days, the one meal she does eat is lunch at her local school, which is supported by India Partners. Thanks to people like you, Srija is now eating a nutritious lunch everyday.

For only 70 cents, Srija can eat a mid-day meal including rice, dahl, eggs, vegetables, buttermilk, tamarind water and sometimes fruit and cookies. Satisfied with nutritious food, Srija can focus on her studies and better prepare for her future.

However, for students who wonder where their next meal will come from, a successful future is the last thing on their minds. This is the case for the 30 million children in India suffering from acute malnutrition...