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Walk the Augustine Camino with us
During this Jubilee Year, we would be delighted if you joined us as Pilgrims of Hope on the Augustine Camino.
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Light up the longest day this month with a feel-good fundraising walk
We're inviting people across the UK to take part in a sponsored walk on the longest day of the year.
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A mother and daughter who never give up
Shona Shea, Head of Media and Content at Mary's Meals UK, reflects on two meetings with Lydia and her mother, Shewit, in Ethiopia.
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Dancing and dreaming with Beyonce
Beyonce’s story has a difficult beginning. But with help from Mary’s Meals she has a bright future ahead.
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Transforming the future for girls in Yemen
Summer Nasser, CEO of Yemen Aid, our partner in the country, explains how Mary’s Meals is helping to transform the future for young girls in Yemen.
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Volunteers’ Week: Join the movement that’s changing lives
This Volunteers' Week we're celebrating our wonderful volunteers and all the work they do.
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Volunteers' Week: A family effort
Volunteer Tricia and her 10-year-old grandson William are inspiring others to join Mary’s Meals.
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A day in the life of Grandma Alice
Join us for a day as a Mary’s Meals volunteer cook in Zambia
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MasterChef champ Gary Maclean's top BBQ hacks for National BBQ Week
MasterChef champion Gary Maclean has teamed up with Mary’s Meals this National BBQ Week to encourage Brits to back the charity throughout barbecue season
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Why regular gifts are important
The security of regular gifts allows us to keep our long-term commitment to the children who need us most.
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A day in the life
A day in the life of 11-year-old Failo from Zambia.
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Author Alison’s beloved dog stories reach fundraising milestone
Alison Page’s Corrie’s Capers series is now available to buy in the Mary’s Meals online shop
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Four siblings to take on Belfast City Marathon to help feed hungry children
A kind-hearted Belfast family are running in the Belfast City Marathon event.
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Protecting the environment one meal at a time
We are celebrating our programme in Madagascar, and the people in the communities we serve there who are helping the next generation learn about the importance of conservation.
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Empowering girls in Yemen through education and hope
Summer Nasser, CEO of Yemen Aid, our partner in the country, explains how such living conditions, Mary’s Meals is helping to transform the future for young girls in Yemen.
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Life-changing support in Liberia
Thanks to the wonderful response to a previous match funding campaign, we're feeding almost 43,000 children in Liberia every school day.
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Kind-hearted runners taking on London Marathon for Mary’s Meals
Three Mary’s Meals supporters are taking on the London Marathon to raise funds to help feed hungry children in some of the world's poorest countries.
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Our Founder reflects on the life of Pope Francis
Our Founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow met the Pope on 3 February 2025, when he attended the Children’s Rights Summit in the Vatican, the last major event with Pope Francis before his late illness.
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Driving change in Madagascar
The impact of Mary’s Meals stretches far beyond a child’s immediate need for food
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Making hope possible
Easter reflection from Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Founder of Mary's Meals
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The latest news from our founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow
The latest articles, blogs, news stories and more from the founder of Mary's Meals.

Our Founder reflects on the life of Pope Francis
Our Founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow met the Pope on 3 February 2025, when he attended the Children’s Rights Summit in the Vatican, the last major event with Pope Francis before his late illness.
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