“In August, schools in the northern Mujinba district are on summer vacation, so this report pertains only to the southern Blantyre district.

Southern Blantyre District Yankho (student at Bachi Kindergarten): “The most enjoyable thing for me when going to school with my mother is the delicious school meals.”

Yankho Kindergarten (taken on August 23, 2024, at Makiwa Kindergarten): Preschool children at Makiwa Kindergarten eating school meals. According to local staff, the children eagerly anticipate mealtime every day, and school meals directly impact the children’s growth.

(taken on August 21, 2024, at Wapita Kindergarten): To ensure hygienic conditions during meal provision, basic water facilities with soap for handwashing are also provided. The photo shows preschool children lining up to wash their hands before eating school meals at Wapita Kindergarten.

(taken on August 23, 2024, at Makiwa Kindergarten): Message from local staff: “Mealtime is the most anticipated time of day for children, and everyone looks forward to eating the provided menu, Likuni Phala.”

(taken on August 21, 2024, at Wapita Kindergarten): Comment from local staff: “During mealtime, most preschoolers are focused on eating, creating a very quiet atmosphere in the classrooms. We call this time ‘Quiet Mealtime.'”

(taken on August 21, 2024, at Yankho Kindergarten): This photo shows volunteer staff preparing meals at Yankho Kindergarten. She feels very rewarded serving meals to children who appreciate them.

Total Meal Support in August Total Supported Meals: 6,954 Supported Meals (Northern Mujinba District): 0 (due to summer vacation) Supported Meals (Southern Blantyre District): 6,954″