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The world must speak up for Ethiopia
Our founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, appeals to the world to take notice of the atrocities unfolding in Ethiopia and to speak up for those living in terror.
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The struggle of a lifetime
The war in Ukraine and inflation is making life extremely difficult for the children we feed and their families in Lebanon
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Walking towards hope
Naomi Wanyoike, our East Africa programme partner co-ordinator, details how the devasting hunger crisis in East Africa is affecting children and families.
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The peace in silence
This month, Fran Lawson, our supporter engagement officer for the North of England, reflects on one of her favourite poems, Desiderata.
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The Proclaimers set walking challenge
The Proclaimers famously sang about walking 500 miles – now the brothers are asking people to take on a walking challenge to help feed hungry children.
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Two friends brought together through Mary’s Meals
Fridah has an undiagnosed illness which means she has no ability to move or speak. But with a daily meal and a great friend, she's determined to succeed.
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How do we stop the global hunger crisis
Our Founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, describes the extreme hardships facing children in Kenya and the achievable objective of eliminating child hunger.
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Place your trust in God
Peter Hickey, our supporter engagement officer for London, reflects on how hope is conquering fear in Ethiopia.
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Blairgowrie volunteer group raises £100,000
Our Blairgowrie volunteer group is celebrating raising a whopping £100,000 to help feed some of the world’s poorest children!
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Trusting in the power of God’s love
Supporter engagement manager, Christina Read, writes about our life-changing work in Yemen and reflects on how Mary's Meals puts the love of God into action.
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Update on our work in Ethiopia
Read the latest update on our work in Tigray, Ethiopia, where Mary’s Meals is giving hope to children like Lydia.
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“Hope Can Conquer Fear”
Daniel Adams, executive director of Mary’s Meals, explains how we are bringing hope to vulnerable children.
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Make the most out of your shopping
Did you know you can help us reach desperately hungry children with our nutritious school meals while you shop – at no extra cost to you?
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Great grandmother takes on tricycle challenge
Ellison Hudson cycled 84 miles to raise money for Mary’s Meals
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"In the event of catastrophe it is the poor who suffer most."
Father Joson, director of BREAD Noida, shares the story of a family forced to return to their hometown more than 600 miles away due Covid-19 restrictions.
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Grandmother’s baking raises £80,000 for Mary’s Meals
Bernadette Barr, 65, has baked more than 5,600 portions of cakes for her popular afternoon teas.
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Schools in Scotland power up for porridge
Primary school teacher Susan Bradley shares her experience using our ‘Superheroes’ school resources with her pupils in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
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Mary's Meals is back on the menu in India
After a challenging two years, children are overjoyed to be back in the classroom and receiving Mary's Meals in school once again.
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Volunteer and help us feed more hungry children
Donating your time can help us make a difference
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We are now feeding 2,279,941 children every school day!
Mary’s Meals announces it is feeding 2,279,941 children every school day.
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The latest news from our founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow
The latest articles, blogs, news stories and more from the founder of Mary's Meals.
A message from Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Founder of Mary's Meals
Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Founder of Mary's Meals, shares his thoughts as we welcome a new year full of potential.
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