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In the spirit of the Jubilee’s theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, we are inviting all supporters to come together this Holy Year to help to bring hope into situations of hardship.

It’s hard to comprehend how a weather event thousands of miles away can impact farmers in Southern Africa. But it does, and over recent months this impact has been catastrophic in the region, which is facing its worst drought in 100 years. Without major intervention, millions of people – especially children – will face “Crisis” levels of hunger

Zambia continues to endure the relentless consequences of a historic drought.

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.

Shona Shea, Senior Content Manager at Mary's Meals International, shares an update on school feeding in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Our media manager, Gary Armstrong, reports on how Mary's Meals is changing the story for Mahlon and his fellow pupils in Zimbabwe.

Determined young fundraiser, Ethan, has been helping to feed hungry children around the world.

Gift’s story is an incredible one – from a boy in Malawi who skipped school because of hunger, to graduating from secondary school and studying at university in Scotland, to returning to his home country to use his education to help others in his community. 

There are lots of small ways you can help us keep our promise to the 2.4 million children who eat Mary’s Meals. Read on to discover the small changes you can make that will have a big impact for hungry children around the world.

Today in Zambia – 10 years after we began our programme here – 400,000 children eat Mary’s Meals every school day. Across the Eastern Province children are coming to school – amid the current catastrophic hunger crisis – because they know they will eat there. They now face a totally different future.

Robert's Mary’s Meals story began 15 years ago, when he started eating our nutritious meals in school.

TV star inspiring families to start a new tradition together and decorate an online Christmas tree to give hungry children around the world the chance of a better future.

Supporter Engagement Officer, Roy Peachey, reflects on giving back what we have received from Jesus.

You can help us feed more hungry children this Christmas by giving one of our charity gifts to your loved ones. Whether you’re looking for something different for a Secret Santa gift, or a special gift for your nearest and dearest, we’ve got you covered!

Chimba Daniel, a volunteer teacher, from Zambia, fully embodies the true and lasting impact of Mary’s Meals.

British presenting duo, Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary are encouraging the nation to give children the gift of hope this Christmas by donating to our Double The Love appeal.

Amos Lungu has been a dedicated member of the Mary’s Meals Zambia team since 2016. As a school feeding officer, he covers nearly 12,000 kilometres every year visiting all the schools under his watch on rotation – ensuring that children living in even the most remote areas receive food. From meticulous planning to navigating unpredictable conditions, Amos plays a crucial role in keeping children nourished and thriving in school.

Bernadette's life changed when Mary's Meals came to her school, and now she teaches the next generation.

Cassandre Regnier, from our partner in Haiti, on education as a way out of the country’s crisis.

We reflect on the impact of our school feeding programme in Zambia and our journey so far.