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Hope Begins
with One
The One Child movement is rooted in a simple but powerful belief that changing the life of one child can echo far beyond what we see. Unathi is one of those children, his life touched by the care, commitment, and generosity of people who chose to make a difference. His story mirrors countless others: real stories, filled with colour, resilience, and quiet courage.
Meet
Unathi
A child who
makes you
smile without
even trying.
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.”
Unathi comes from a place where things aren’t always easy. There are days when food runs low and quiet days when it’s hard to find joy. But through moments like Unathi’s tea break with friends and playful fun isn’t what he lacks. It’s everything he is.
Kind, joyful, full of life. He laughs loudly, shares easily, and carries a calm, peaceful energy that continues to brighten every day with wide eyes and open hearts.
And the best part? Unathi isn’t alone. There are children like him everywhere whose stories deserve to be seen and whose futures are still being written.
“The OneChild campaign is really about them. About Unathi, and every child who still manages to shine, even when things are tough.”
Kids like Unathi remind us that there’s still so much to be grateful for. They show us that taking care of our own situation is just part of the journey. Full story is written when we also turn our hearts and minds toward others.
OneChild, through
Holanathi, delivers
real impact across
South African
communities
From one child to many, Holanathi fuels change. Nourishing young lives and uplifting entire communities with every meal.
Without this life-sustaining work, countless children would face a losing battle against these odds. Circumstances no child should ever know.
South African children spend between 10.5% and 20.4% of their household income on food. This equals nearly R1,500 per month for a basic food basket.
11.4% of deaths
in children are linked to low weight
15% of infants
are born with low birthweight
>5.6 million
in 10 million child deaths
55% of children
aged 1–5 become overweight or obese
27% of children
stunted, 6% underweight, & 2.5% are wasted
The Impact of Good.
Healthy moms. Healthy
kids. Stronger families.
Our meals support maternal, infant, and child health, contributing to overall family wellbeing.
Improved academic
outcomes and physical
vitality over time.
They improve school performance, focus, and learning outcomes.
Enhanced immunity
from targeted
nutritional support.
By supporting children’s immune systems they grow up healthy and resilient.
Greater resilience in
young people and
reduced absenteeism.
Our products reduce the risk of disease and support long-term health.
Why Good
Nutrition
Is Worth the
Investment
Healthy Moms Thriving Babies.
Good nutrition for moms is vital for a child’s lifelong growth and development.
Early Nutrition = Higher IQ
Nutrition in the first 1000 days can boost a child’s IQ by up to 13 points.
Thriving Starts With Food
Good nutrition is the key to unlocking a child’s full potential, in mind, body, and health.
A Stronger Workforce
A child well-fed today, builds a stronger nation for tomorrow.
Earning Potential
A child with sufficient nourishment is more likely to earn well and escape poverty as an adult.
Fuel the Mind Shape the Future
Nutrition boosts overall school success: leading to better performance in the school environment.
From the
Ground
Up.
Our community engagement approach is rooted in deep, on-the-ground understanding — based on the real context, needs, and aspirations of the people we serve. We take a holistic view that creates meaningful impact across multiple areas of daily life.
