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Providing a lifeline to children in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 100 years. Action is needed to avoid a full-scale humanitarian catastrophe in the region.
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Drought pushes families to the brink in Zambia
There seems to be no end to the consequences of Zambia’s historic drought.
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One family’s fight for hope and education in Malawi
As her family battles to survive after a cyclone and drought, Elise’s bright future hangs in the balance.
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Emergency in Southern Africa
People in Southern Africa are facing “emergency” levels of hunger – help us feed many thousands more children in the region.
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Mary’s Meals Declares “Right to Hope” at first Vatican Summit on Children’s Rights
On Monday, February 3, Mary's Meals Founder and CEO Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow spoke with world leaders at first World Leaders Summit on Children's Rights in Rome.
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An Annual Reflection: Highlights and Milestones in 2024
As we step into the new year and reflect on 2024, we are reminded of the incredible generosity and
resilience shown by people around the world, even in the face of daunting challenges and seemingly
insurmountable obstacles.
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resilience shown by people around the world, even in the face of daunting challenges and seemingly
insurmountable obstacles.
Put Hope On The Menu This Christmas
Most families will spend over $30 per person on their Christmas dinner this year. But for just $25.20, you can feed a child in their place of education for a whole school year.
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Transforming Lives—Giving the Gift of Hope
Bring Hope of a Brighter Future for Hungry Children from Poor and Vulnerable Communities through Donating to Mary’s Meals on Giving Tuesday.
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Giving Tuesday- Help Us Feed Hungry Children
Your Donation Will Help Us Provide a Daily Meal for Vulnerable Children in Their Place of Education.
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Feeding Zambia’s Future
Following 10 years of Mary’s Meals school feeding in Zambia, we’re now serving daily school meals to more than 400,000 learners.
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Expansion in Tigray: A Thank You From Our Founder
Mary's Meals Founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow shares an update on our program in Tigray, Ethiopia.
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Feeding Haiti’s Children Amidst Violent Insecurity
With help from our local partners, we continue to attract children to school in the midst of unrest in Haiti
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Mary’s Meals Supporters Make a Run For It!
This month, Mary’s Meals supporters across three US states participated in marathons, 5K races and walks to raise funds for and awareness of our school-feeding programs
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Mary’s Meals Expands to Mozambique As Extreme Weather Grips Southern Africa
Innovative school meals program to bring hope to thousands of children on the front line of climate change
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When Hunger Is Everywhere, School Meals Are Hope
Mary’s Meals began serving in Beati Akor Primary School many years ago, but a lot has happened since then.
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A Tearful Reunion: Catching Up With Birhane After an Unimaginable Few Years
Now, in schools where our meals are served in Tigray, young learners have the chance to engage with education again, and spend time with their friends, safe in the knowledge that they will receive a much-needed meal every day they attend classes.
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An Easter Message from Our Founder, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow
Easter is a time of new beginnings. It is the resurrection of hope—the promise that even in the darkest of times, light pierces through.
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Many people have died of hunger here. You can see it in the eyes of our children.
During a recent trip to Tigray, our team witnessed the heartbreaking reality faced by the children of Gendet Primary School and for their community.
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The Voices of Tigray: Nowhere to Turn
Meet Mahlet, a 12-year-old girl from Tigray, in Ethiopia, whose future is currently determined by whether she has anything to eat.
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An Appeal from Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow on the Crisis in Ethiopia
CEO & Founder of Mary's Meals, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, shares his thoughts on the crisis which is unfolding in Ethiopia and how you can help.
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