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India update: Second wave of Covid-19
A first-hand report by Father Joson Tharakan from BREAD NOIDA, Mary’s Meals’ partner in India.
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We’re now feeding a total of 1,838,859 children!
We’re now reaching more than 1.8 million children every school day through our global school feeding programme!
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Transforming lives in Zambia through support from the UK government
Since we began our three-year funded project in September 2019, we have expanded our work in Zambia. Across the country, 191,434 children receive Mary’s Meals.
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You can help the people of Tigray
The crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia, is truly desperate. Millions of people have fled their homes and are at imminent risk of starvation if we don’t help.
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UPDATE: Crisis in Ethiopia
Millions of people in Tigray, Ethiopia, have been forced to flee their homes because of ongoing fighting. Read our update on the crisis in the region.
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Keeping our promise in Madagascar
Despite the pandemic, Mary's Meals is now feeding more hungry children in Madagascar. We spoke to our programme partner, Feedback Madagascar, to find out more
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Record-breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont goes the extra mile for Mary’s Meals
Public can fundraise for Mary’s Meals and see donations go twice as far.
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Celebrity chefs Tom Kitchin and Nick Nairn go Christmas crackers for Mary’s Meals
Join our virtual Christmas dinner and help feed children living in the world’s poorest countries.
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Crisis in Ethiopia
Now, alongside the severe threats already faced by communities in Tigray, there are growing concerns about the potential spread of Covid-19.
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The Proclaimers launch Double The Love!
UK government match public donations to Mary’s Meals until 31 January 2021, up to £2 million.
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Porridge brings such joy!
As we celebrate World Porridge Day this month, we asked two amazing supporters and players of the People’s Postcode Lottery what a mug of porridge means to them.
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Mary’s Meals celebrates £2 million milestone
Support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery is helping us reach more hungry children.
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Mary’s Meals feeds children facing hunger crisis in Zimbabwe
Mary’s Meals is reaching 6,000 desperately hungry children in Harare, Zimbabwe, as the Covid-19 pandemic creates immense challenges for vulnerable communities.
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The art of charitable giving
Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow explains why now is the time to talk about charitable giving as his new book, Give, launches.
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Gerard Butler breaks social media silence to support Mary’s Meals
Following an almost five-month hiatus on social media, Gerard Butler inspires his followers with a personal message about charity.
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The act of sharing can bring a life of joy
The founder of Mary’s Meals tells us about feeding children through the Covid-19 pandemic, his lockdown vegetable garden, and his new book.
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Mary’s Meals charity shops reopen following lockdown
Supporters can help feed hungry children by visiting their local shop.
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Save the date for the next Mary’s Meals Family Hour
Keep in touch with your Mary's Meals family.
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Update on our programme in Lebanon following the explosion in Beirut
Update on our programme in Lebanon following the explosion in Beirut.
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Miles For Mary’s Meals
Get inspired and take on the Miles For Mary’s Meals challenge!
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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.
The time to act is now
The world is facing a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions. With the cost of living soaring worldwide the situation has become critical.
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