Across Ghana, the irreversible effects of child malnutrition can be seen among thousands of children affected during their critical first 1,000 days of life.

Across Ghana, the irreversible effects of child malnutrition can be seen among thousands of children affected during their critical first 1,000 days of life.

This is the time in a child's life that will determine their health as adults, their ability to learn in school and to perform in future jobs.

A group of photographers and researchers organised by Ubelong went to Ghana to uncover the complex stories behind this problem.While at home with her mother, Kate tells the story of how one of her daughters died aged two.

Ever since her husband died, a decade ago, she has struggled to find work and take care of her four children.

They are malnourished and often get sick as they eat only banku, a Ghanaian dish of fermented corn and cassava dough.

"God took my two-year old daughter. She was not feeling well, so I put her to bed. Later that evening, there was a bad storm," she says.

"The sky was loud and angry. I heard an explosion in the clouds. When I went to check on my baby, she was dead. I believe the thunder killed my baby."