However, due to limited donor resources, CRS was not able to include these additional schools in the program. Even in the schools where CRS is already providing support, enrollment continues to increase to the point where CRS can no longer provide food to all students. To address this situation, CRS has started discussions with the concerned authorities and the World Food Program in hopes of handing over some schools to WFP.
Starting in 2009, CRS plans to link our school feeding program with the typical food availability in the communities we serve. Because more food is normally available after the main harvest, we plan to suspend school feedings from December to March as well as during school vacations. Providing school feedings for just six months of the year is also a first step towards phasing out school feeding, as feedings at schools and other institutions are no longer being viewed by Food for Peace as necessary emergency activities.
Why is expansion currently not possible? What would need to change to support expansion? What other funding sources could support expansion?
Expansion is not possible due to a shortage of resources. We would need to find new donors to expand our current school-feeding program.
How can someone get involved with helping the CRS school feeding project in southern Sudan?
CRS offers Operation Rice Bowl and Food Fast programs to get people involved with our hunger programs in 100 countries through prayer, learning and action. People can also donate to CRS to support our lifesaving programs in Sudan or learn more about CRS’ work in Sudan.
Is there anything else you would like to add about the CRS project?
CRS’ school feeding program is carried out in the same geographic areas where we implement other recovery and rehabilitation programs. This integrated approach maximizes program impact and helps returnees to rebuild their lives more quickly.
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