Madagascar
Mary’s Meals feeds more than 97,500 children every day in Madagascar!
Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking 183 out of 193 countries and territories in the Human Development Index (HDI).
The country may be known for its vast jungles and unique species, but Madagascar is becoming increasingly more vulnerable to the threat and severity of climate disasters. Hunger levels are alarmingly high, many children are out of school, and only around half of the country’s children complete primary education.
Mary's Meals in Madagascar
Mary’s Meals has been serving school meals in Madagascar since 2018.
We feed children living in the north, central and southeast regions of Madagascar, working in partnership with Feedback Madagascar and Grandir Dignement.
Four of our programmes in Madagascar take place in detention centres. The children we feed are taking part in prison education programmes, and our nutritious meals give them both vital nourishment and a chance to learn.
We are currently reaching more than 97,500 children in primary schools and detention centres.
More Than A Meal
The impact of Mary’s Meals stretches far beyond meeting a hungry child’s immediate need for food. Our school meals give children the chance to gain an education, strengthen communities and bring hope for a better future.
Learn about how Mary's Meals is more than a meal.
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- When did we start working in Madagascar?
We have been working in Madagascar since 2018.
- How many children do we feed in Madagascar?
More than 97,500 children in places of education and detention centres.
- What meal do we provide?
A typical school meal is rice with pinto beans/ lentils/ peanuts and greens. Children in detention centres receive rice with vegetables and meat or fish.
- Where are we based/where do we operate?
North, central and south east regions of Madagascar.