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The war in Ukraine is tearing lives and livelihoods apart in villages, towns and cities across the country, with little sign of relief for its beleaguered people. And around the world, people of every nation are already feeling the ripple effects of the devastation in their own day-to-day lives. Hunger is the biggest concern for an increasing number of families.

International Day of Friendship shines a spotlight on the role friendship plays in enriching our lives, as well as entire communities. And, when friendship extends beyond borders, it can play an important part in promoting peace between people from different cultures and backgrounds.

After a visit to Kenya in Mary’s Meals’ 20th year, the founder lays bare the extreme hardships facing children in this increasingly unliveable environment, and makes plain the simple and achievable objective to eliminating child hunger in this world of plenty.

Watch Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Founder of Mary's Meals, reflect on the organisation's 20th anniversary from the Shed in Dalmally, Scotland – the place where it all began.

Three Mary’s Meals volunteers with one shared goal tell their stories.

Mary’s Meals expands its programme in Madagascar with new partner, Money for Madagascar.

Our UK campaign attracts Hollywood stars of screen and stage.

Join us as we take a look back over the past year at Mary's Meals, reflecting on our milestones and looking ahead to a new year and new chapter.

“The ongoing situation in Tigray is one which should be met with global outrage, political pressure, and an outpouring of support for a desperately needed humanitarian response. Instead, it continues largely unnoticed by a very distracted world.”

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Our newest programme country is one which is in the most urgent need as it faces long-term, and devastating conflict and increasingly difficult conditions.

15-year-old Nohe* tells of his traumatic journey from the outbreak of war in Tigray to becoming captain of his displacement camp’s football team.

In 2002, Mary’s Meals made a promise to the world’s most vulnerable children to provide nutritious daily meals in places of education.

Mary and her younger brother have lived in Zambia with their grandmother, Charity, since the tragic death of their parents. However, Charity is in poor health and the burden of both the housework and providing for the family therefore falls to ten-year-old Mary.

Mary's Meals joins forces with a new partner in Zimbabwe, ORAP will help us reach more people in areas where food is scarce.

Basic education is free in Ecuador. However, uniforms, books and other essential school materials are not. As a result, learning is beyond the reach of many children, like those supported by Mary’s Meals through a specialist programme where we are working to improve children’s futures through access to food and education

We speak with the Founder of Feedback Madagascar about climate change's disastrous effects on an already struggling nation.

Spreading festive cheer with Mary’s Meals Czech Republic

For many in the West African nation, Christmas is celebrated with special songs, greetings, and mixed feelings about the holiday.