How can someone help the school feeding program?
The Gambia School Feeding Project relies on raising funds to cover its costs. Contributions in cash to WFP directed to supporting this school feeding program are the best forms of support. Lobbying respective governments and authorities to support school feeding can also help raise support. Those who donate to the program can see the direct impact that their contribution has on children and families in The Gambia. People can contribute by donating directly to WFP via their website. Even small contributions can make a difference.
Anything else you'd like to add about why you think school feeding is important for people to support?
Investing in children is one of the best ways in which we can aid the development of countries like The Gambia. A well-nourished child is better able to benefit from the educational system and will be better placed to help his or her own country in the future. We know that every year a girl has access to education improves the health of her future family. It boosts both the family's nutritional levels and their ability to improve their own access to more, and better, food.
The Gambia school feeding project adds one extra meal to families that have had to cut back on the number of daily meals they can provide to their family members. Families are more reliant than ever on their children getting an extra meal at school.
The school feeding program also provides an opportunity for further projects in communities around the country. Along with the school feeding program, we provide activities aimed at improving the school infrastructure, the management of the schools, and the involvement of the community. It also includes the development of school gardens to teach children and their communities about better food production and how to improve nutrition. School feeding provides a very valuable organizational framework to provide health education and improve hygiene practices both within schools and in communities. School feeding gives the school value within the communities. Parents see that the school and its staff care about their children.
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