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The island of Bhola at the mouth of the Meghna River in southern Bangladesh suffers from one of the country’s highest rates of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the...

The island of Bhola at the mouth of the Meghna River in southern Bangladesh suffers from one of the country’s highest rates of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

Bangladesh is one of the world’s childhood malnutrition hotspots; UNICEF estimates that 48 percent of all Bengali children under five years old are malnourished. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the...

Bangladesh is one of the world’s childhood malnutrition hotspots; UNICEF estimates that 48 percent of all Bengali children under five years old are malnourished. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

Almost 50 percent of children in Bangladesh under the age of 5 are considered to be underweight. Bhola and the Barisal region is the most vulnerable area. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation...

Almost 50 percent of children in Bangladesh under the age of 5 are considered to be underweight. Bhola and the Barisal region is the most vulnerable area. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

In Bangladesh malnutrition is particularly deadly. Malnourished mothers often give birth to stunted and underweight babies ill-equipped to cope with exposure to diarrhea and other simple diseases. Under-nourished girls grow into under-nourished...

In Bangladesh malnutrition is particularly deadly. Malnourished mothers often give birth to stunted and underweight babies ill-equipped to cope with exposure to diarrhea and other simple diseases. Under-nourished girls grow into under-nourished women, and the vicious cycle continues. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

Photojournalist Ron Haviv traveled to Bangladesh to document the challenges of food insecurity, rapid climate change and poverty which make malnutrition so pervasive on the densely-populated island of Bhola. In the Starved for Attention film,...

Photojournalist Ron Haviv traveled to Bangladesh to document the challenges of food insecurity, rapid climate change and poverty which make malnutrition so pervasive on the densely-populated island of Bhola. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

One third of child mortality in Bangladesh is a result of severe malnutrition. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically...

One third of child mortality in Bangladesh is a result of severe malnutrition. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

Bangladesh is one of the world’s childhood malnutrition hotspots; UNICEF estimates that 48 percent of all Bengali children under five years old are malnourished. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the...

Bangladesh is one of the world’s childhood malnutrition hotspots; UNICEF estimates that 48 percent of all Bengali children under five years old are malnourished. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

The island of Bhola at the mouth of the Meghna River in southern Bangladesh suffers from one of the country’s highest rates of severe acute malnutrition. It is the severest form of malnutrition and holds very high risks for morbidity and mortality....

The island of Bhola at the mouth of the Meghna River in southern Bangladesh suffers from one of the country’s highest rates of severe acute malnutrition. It is the severest form of malnutrition and holds very high risks for morbidity and mortality. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

There are an estimated 8 million children underweight in Bangladesh. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food...

There are an estimated 8 million children underweight in Bangladesh. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

Almost 50% of children in Bangladesh under the age of 5 are considered to be underweight. Bhola and the Barisal region is the most vulnerable area. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with...

Almost 50% of children in Bangladesh under the age of 5 are considered to be underweight. Bhola and the Barisal region is the most vulnerable area. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

The island of Bhola at the mouth of the Meghna River in southern Bangladesh suffers from one of the country’s highest rates of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the...

The island of Bhola at the mouth of the Meghna River in southern Bangladesh suffers from one of the country’s highest rates of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

In Bangladesh, malnourished mothers often give birth to stunted and underweight babies ill-equipped to cope with exposure to diarrhea and other simple diseases. Under-nourished girls grow into under-nourished women, and the vicious cycle continues....

In Bangladesh, malnourished mothers often give birth to stunted and underweight babies ill-equipped to cope with exposure to diarrhea and other simple diseases. Under-nourished girls grow into under-nourished women, and the vicious cycle continues. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

In Bangladesh, malnutrition is particularly deadly. In fact, one third of Bengali child mortality is a result of severe malnutrition. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s...

In Bangladesh, malnutrition is particularly deadly. In fact, one third of Bengali child mortality is a result of severe malnutrition. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

Bangladesh is one of the world’s childhood malnutrition hotspots; UNICEF estimates that 48 percent of all Bengali children under five years old are malnourished. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the...

Bangladesh is one of the world’s childhood malnutrition hotspots; UNICEF estimates that 48 percent of all Bengali children under five years old are malnourished. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII

In Bhola in southern Bangladesh, food insecurity, rapid climate change and poverty make malnutrition pervasive on this densely-populated island. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which...

In Bhola in southern Bangladesh, food insecurity, rapid climate change and poverty make malnutrition pervasive on this densely-populated island. In the Starved for Attention film, “Terrifying Normalcy,” Ron Haviv captures the resignation with which Bhola’s malnourished mothers and children accept a chronically meager food supply.

This is one of 195 million stories of malnutrition. Sign the petition to help us rewrite the story.

Photo: Bangladesh 2009 © Ron Haviv/VII