Zimbabwe
Mary’s Meals feeds more than 179,000 children every school day in Zimbabwe!
Zimbabwe ranks 153 out of 193 countries and territories in the Human Development Index (HDI).
Following years of failed rainy seasons caused in part by the El Niño weather phenomenon, the risk of increased food insecurity and depleted crop harvests is stark for the former ‘breadbasket’ of Southern Africa. Climate shocks have converged with economic instability, compounding the day-to-day difficulties faced by subsistence farmers and low-income households. Many basic commodities are now unaffordable for most families.
Mary's Meals in Zimbabwe
Mary’s Meals has been serving school meals in Zimbabwe since 2018, working in partnership with Mavambo Orphan Care and ORAP (The Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress).
We are feeding children living in Epworth District in Harare and Mashonaland East Region, as well as Tsholotsho District in the north and in Umzingwane District in the south.
We are currently reaching more than 179,00 children in schools and places of education.
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- When did we start working in Zimbabwe?
We have been serving school meals in Zimbabwe since 2018.
- How many children do we feed in Zimbabwe?
We are currently feeding 179,000 children in schools and places of education.
- What meal do we provide?
The typical meal served is a corn soya blend porridge (fortified with essential vitamins and minerals).
- Where are we based/where do we operate?
Epworth District in Harare and Mashonaland East Region. We also have school feeding programmes in the Tsholotsho District in the north and in Umzingwane District in the south.