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A full stomach is the foundation of learning
The School Feeding Program is dedicated to ensuring that children in rural Uganda have access to nutritious meals that support their health, education, and overall development. Through partnerships with schools and communities, we provide daily meals, nutrition support, and sustainable food solutions that help children stay in school and learn effectively.
The Challenge
Malnutrition and hunger remain some of the greatest barriers to children’s education and development in rural Uganda. Many children attend school without having eaten and may go the entire day without another meal. Hunger affects their ability to concentrate, reduces school attendance, and limits their ability to benefit from education.
For young children under five, poor nutrition during the early stages of life can cause lasting effects on brain development and growth. By the time they begin primary school, many children are already facing disadvantages caused by inadequate nutrition. Addressing hunger is therefore essential to creating an environment where children can learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Our Goals
Through the School Feeding Program, we aim to create lasting improvements in child nutrition and education outcomes. Our targets include:
- Providing daily meals to over 400 children across partner schools.
- Establishing sustainable feeding programmes in more than three partner schools.
- Improving school attendance by more than 20% through better nutrition support.
- Ensuring all children identified with nutritional concerns receive appropriate referrals and follow-up care.
Who We Serve
The program primarily supports children aged 0 to 12 years, covering early childhood and primary school ages when nutrition has the greatest impact on physical growth, brain development, and learning.
We focus on:
- Children in rural partner schools who face food insecurity.
- Early childhood and primary learners who need consistent access to nutritious meals.
- Communities where hunger and limited access to nutritious food remain major challenges.
What We Do
The School Feeding Program provides daily nutritious meals to children in partner schools, ensuring they have the energy and focus needed to participate in learning. We work with schools to develop sustainable feeding systems, source food locally where possible, and train school staff in food preparation and nutrition practices.
Beyond providing meals, we conduct regular malnutrition screenings to identify children who require additional support. Children and families needing further assistance are connected with appropriate health and nutrition services.
We also support school kitchen gardens that teach children and communities how to grow nutritious food sustainably. These gardens promote food security while providing practical lessons on healthy eating and local food production.
Who We Serve
Daily Nutritious Meals
We provide regular breakfast and lunch meals at partner schools, ensuring children have reliable access to food throughout the school day.
Malnutrition Screening and Referrals
Through regular growth monitoring and nutrition assessments, we identify children at risk and connect them with follow-up care and support.
Nutrition Education
We educate children, parents, caregivers, and communities about healthy feeding practices, hygiene, and the importance of good nutrition.
Kitchen Gardens
We establish and support school gardens that teach sustainable farming practices and help communities produce nutritious food locally.
Staff Training
We train school teams in safe food preparation, meal management, and basic nutrition principles.
Health Referrals
Children experiencing malnutrition are connected to relevant health and nutrition services for continued support.
Community Campaigns
We conduct awareness activities that promote better nutrition practices across communities.
Government Coordination
We collaborate with relevant health and nutrition programmes to strengthen child welfare services.
Our Feeding Initiatives
Daily School Meals
Children receive nutritious breakfast and lunch meals at partner schools, helping them stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn.
Nutrition Screening and Referrals
Regular growth monitoring helps identify children requiring additional support, ensuring they receive the necessary care and follow-up.
Kitchen Gardens
School garden projects empower children and communities with knowledge about sustainable food production and healthy eating.
Community Nutrition Education
We work with caregivers and communities through workshops and awareness campaigns focused on child feeding, hygiene, and health.
Real Results, Real Change
Through our comprehensive approach, the School Feeding Program is creating measurable improvements in children’s health, school attendance, and learning outcomes.
Our impact includes:
- Over 400 children receiving meals daily.
- More than three partner schools supported through feeding programmes.
- A targeted 20% improvement in school attendance.
- All screened children receiving referrals for additional support where needed.
- Support This Programme
Every contribution to the School Feeding Program helps provide meals to children who would otherwise go hungry. Whether supporting a single meal, a week of meals, or a full school term, your support creates an immediate and meaningful impact on a child’s health, education, and future.