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Mary’s Meals’ Director of Programme Partners and Affiliates, Alex Keay, documents his trip to an isolated pre-school in northern Turkana in Kenya, one of the most arid regions of the world where people struggle to find enough food – or water – for their families and livestock. In this vast, parched area, children from miles around walk to the centre in anticipation of a daily meal.

Mary’s Meals was honoured with the Princess of Asturias Award for Concord – one of the most prestigious accolades of the Hispanic world.

The current global hunger crisis is undeniable and in South Sudan – the world’s poorest country – conflict, climate shocks and poor economic conditions have left millions of people in need of food aid. Mary’s Meals is working with local partners and communities to ensure children can receive a meal every school day while they learn. Education cannot wait.

Scorched land, dusty plains and dry riverbeds stretch for as far as the eye can see in the northwestern region of Turkana, Kenya. Like many regions across East Africa, Turkana faces seismic challenges with hunger and poverty.

We spoke with Sister Medhin from our partner organisation in Ethiopia about the toll that years of deadly civil war has taken on the people of Tigray and the crippling hunger – now worse than ever – that children and communities are facing.

Engagement Manager, Calum MacFarlane-Barrow, reflects on a busy period for our Youth Ambassador Programme. From the annual Youth Festival in Medjugorje, to the recent World Youth Day event in Lisbon, Youth Ambassadors from Mary’s Meals have been on the move, sharing their enthusiasm for the work of Mary’s Meals.

A summer cycle from Mainz to Dalmally

Graeme Little, Chief Programmes Officer, shares insights and stories from a recent trip to Ethiopia, where he accompanied our local partner to carry out community food distributions.

From hairdressing marathons to talking in schools, and from opening mail to selling sweet treats – there's no limit to the surprising ways people find to support Mary’s Meals.

Arushi is a bright, hopeful and incredibly self-sufficient student, though she might not describe herself as such. Read about her amazing story in our latest case study.

Sister Grace, Director of Mary Help Association (MHA), talks about the realities facing children and communities across South Sudan.

Mary’s Meals has been honoured with the Princess of Asturias Award for Concord; one of the most prestigious accolades of the Hispanic world.

We recently caught up with two colleagues from our partner organisation, BREAD, who are part of the team running our programme across India.

Discover what goes on behind the scenes of our work and learn how incredible people coming together can truly bring hope to the world's poorest children.

Panji Kajani, Country Director for Zambia and Zimbabwe, shares the challenges of running a programme with community partnerships and volunteers.

We serve more than 2.4 million children every school day in 18 countries worldwide. Read on below to find out how.

The work of Mary’s Meals is to be featured in an upcoming documentary as part of a series titled “Let’s Be Bold”, alongside other courageous initiatives by people of faith. These current stories are often unfolding through humble or hidden activities that film maker Juan Manuel Cotelo is eager to share with a broader audience.

Having had to drop out of school when her own parents passed away, Muchaneta is determined that her children, Sean and Chantelle, will finish their education.

To celebrate five years of Mary's Meals Czech Republic, we are republishing Magnus’ reflections from his first trip to Brno and the powerful sense of unity and action he felt from the people he met and the experiences they shared.

One day, I hope not too long from now, a child will read in a history book about famines of the past and the fact that millions of people used to die of hunger year after year, in a world of plenty. Read our founder, Magnus MacFarlane Barrow's latest article, where he discusses a future free from child hunger and poverty.