Joseph Chalhoub, former Coordinator of the Food Security & Livelihood Cluster in northwest Syria, tells the heartbreaking story of two young sisters—aged 12 and 15—whose desperate hunger led them to take their own lives. Their tragic fate exposes critical gaps in current aid efforts. Joseph argues that to prevent further loss and truly support vulnerable communities, humanitarian responses must shift from short-term food baskets to sustainable, coordinated interventions that rebuild food systems, restore essential infrastructure, and empower communities for long-term resilience.