A Message from our Founder, Magnus on our Work in Ethiopia
Mary’s Meals founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow shares updates from Tigray, Ethiopia. Thanks to generous support we have provided school meals to over 110,000 children.
Saving lives in war-torn Ethiopia as Mary’s Meals leads the way in Tigray
Mary's Meals is providing vital food aid in a war-torn region of Ethiopia, and is now providing more meals to children in Tigray than any other global organisation. We have announced a significant expansion of its school feeding programme in Tigray, Ethiopia, following a generous response to a recent crisis appeal.
Transformers Fans Toy-Fu Fundraising for Hungry Children
Learn how a group of passionate Transformers fans turned their love of toys into a powerful fundraiser to feed hungry children with Mary’s Meals.
How Mary's Meals chooses where to work
Have you ever wondered how Mary’s Meals chooses the countries, schools and partners for our school feeding programme? With so many children across the world in need of daily meals in school, how do our teams make these important decisions? We take a look at our newest school feeding programme, in Mozambique, and share more about some of the considerations and decisions we make before expanding into a new country.
Fuelling Girls’ Futures - How Meals Fuel Education & Dreams
Discover how Mary’s Meals helps transform lives by providing daily meals that empower girls to stay in school and pursue their dreams.
Teen Cycles West Highland Way in 25 Hours to Feed Hungry Children
A young teenager from Edinburgh cycled the famous West Highland Way in just 25 hours to raise funds for hungry children. Cameron Hutchison, 13, and his dad, Colin, 55, took on the challenge on mountain bikes for Mary’s Meals on June 20.
Summer events and awards for Mary’s Meals in Northern Ireland
A roundup of news from Mary's Meals in Northern Ireland
Fighting for Education Amid Climate Change
Learn how Mary’s Meals adapts to climate challenges in Maddagascar and ensures 90,000 children can continue to learn and eat despite climate driven disasters.
Introducing our Promise Pledgers community
A look into the identity of Promise Pledgers and how we came up with it.
Mary's Meals Pledge - Helping to End Child Hunger Through Education
Mary’s Meals reaffirms its commitment to ensure every child has access to food and education. Read how we’re turning this pledge into daily action worldwide.
Helping Girls in Yemen Access Education
Discover how your support helps Mary’s Meals reach vulnerable girls in Yemen with the nourishment and education they need to dream of a better future
Breaking down barriers and empowering girls in Liberia
Isatu lives in Grand Cape Mount County in Liberia, an area not too far from the school she attends. At 16 years old, she is among the oldest in her grade six class and like many other girls from her community, is aware of the ingrained beliefs about gender roles that say girls should wash dishes, cook, clean the house, and wash clothes.
Learning, not working
Mantasha, 12, has had a difficult childhood. Her mother sadly died of tuberculosis when Mantasha was just six-years-old and her father was left disabled and unable to work after he also contracted the same disease. The family soon moved to Delhi because Mantasha’s aunt lives there and her father was hoping she could help to support his children.
Stand with us for the hungry child
We want to let those elected to parliament know that we care about those beyond our borders. Not only do we care, we want to do something that could change their lives.
Feeding Haiti’s children amidst violent insecurity
With help from our local partners, we continue to attract children to school in the midst of unrest in Haiti, described locally as ‘way worse than what you see in the news’
Facts that make grown men cry in the dark - a reflection from Ethiopia
Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Founder of Mary's Meals, reflects on his recent visit to the Tigray region of Ethiopia
Mary’s Meals Expands School Feeding Programme into Mozambique
Mary’s Meals launches school feeding programmes in Mozambique. Discover how meals we provide are helping communities heal, learn, and grow.
Dalmally to Malawi Challenge - Fundraising Walk
Join the Mary’s Meals fundraising journey from Scotland to Malawi. Every mile walked supports hungry children with a life-changing daily meal. Get involved today.
Join our journey From Dalmally To Malawi this June
On 1 June, our active challenge From Dalmally To Malawi begins! Look no further as we tell you all you need to know about Dalmally, Malawi and how your miles will help Mary’s Meals feed hungry children.
Eurovision Charity Fundraiser Ideas
Host a Eurovision-themed fundraiser like a quiz night, fancy dress or bake sale and support Mary’s Meals while you enjoy the song contest.
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's Statement on International Aid Budget Cuts
Mary’s Meals Founder & CEO Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow issues a statement on how proposed aid budget cuts could threaten progress in feeding and educating the world’s poorest children.