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An update from Haiti
In recent weeks, civil unrest has escalated in Haiti and engulfed the city of Port-au-Prince, causing death, displacement, and increasing hunger.
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Hope in the darkest of times
This month, Anna Houghton, Supporter Engagement Officer for Liverpool, reflects on the hope that Easter symbolises.
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Ethiopia’s cry for food falls on the world’s deaf ears
Founder of Mary’s Meals, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, is sounding the alarm over the hunger crisis in Tigray and urging immediate action.
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Nowhere to turn
For 12-year-old Mahlet, school was a space to learn and grow but now it is much more subdued with emptier classrooms and quieter corridors, as the battle with hunger becomes increasingly harder to overcome.
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It’s gone on too long, but it’s not too late for Tigray
Shona Shea, Senior Content Manager at Mary's Meals International, reflects on the crisis in Ethiopia and her recent visit
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Sophie Thompson shows appreciation for inspirational mothers with Mary’s Meals
Sophie Thompson, actor and mother-of-two has partnered with us to celebrate Mother’s Day differently this year
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Ethiopia emergency appeal launched to help children on the brink of starvation
Mary’s Meals is asking for urgent support in response to the spiralling hunger crisis in the Tigray region
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Mary's Meals and Clarins launch global partnership
Global skincare and beauty brand Clarins has teamed up with Mary's Meals to help address the urgent problem of child hunger.
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Kind-hearted youngsters making a difference
Four young UK fundraisers are giving up their time for charity to help Mary's Meals feed and educate children.
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One year on from the Syria earthquake
Mary's Meals reflects on the Syrian earthquake, one year on from the tragedy.
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Celebrities share their 2024 goals in support of Mary’s Meals
Jean Johansson, Eilish McColgan, Gary Maclean and Scarlette and Stuart Douglas encourage others to take on new challenges while fundraising for charity
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A heartwarming bond that has united communities
Volunteers Rinda and Fatmeh's special friendship, formed in a bustling kitchen, is bringing solidarity to a blended community
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Community spirit in action in Zambia
Within the community surrounding Chimulambe Primary School in Zambia, there is a strong desire to work together and ensure the next generation is given the chance of a brighter future.
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A parent’s gift
Eliane volunteers as a cook at her daughter’s school in Madagascar, bringing hope for a brighter future for the wider community.
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A message from Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Founder of Mary's Meals
Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Founder of Mary's Meals, shares his thoughts as we welcome a new year full of potential.
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Five New Year’s resolutions that will make a positive impact
Resolutions for 2024 that will help make a difference.
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Splendour of eternal light
Sarah Mallon reflects on the darkness in the world and how Mary’s Meals is bringing light into the lives of so many hungry children.
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Providing light in the darkness
Jessica Faulkner, Head of Media and Content, reflects on her recent visit to India and how your support is helping children like Jubaida and Jainab.
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Jean Johansson spreads ho-ho-hope with Mary's Meals this Christmas
A Place in the Sun star Jean Johansson is encouraging parents to leave out a Mary’s Meals gift card for Santa to deliver to a hungry child this Christmas, to help feed children in some of the world’s poorest countries.
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Scarlette and Stuart Douglas Double The Love with Mary’s Meals
Donations made to Mary’s Meals this winter will be matched, up to £1 million.
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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.

The Right to Hope for every child
On Monday 3 February, our founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, was invited to participate in the first World Leaders Summit on Children's Rights, hosted by Pope Francis at the Vatican.
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