Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives

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Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives
Thrive Bangladesh: School Meals Change Lives

Summary

In Bangladesh, Thrive provides daily school meals to more than 2,500 children across 12 schools. Each meal is designed to fill critical nutritional gaps-protein, vitamins, and minerals-so children can learn and grow. Your support is more than food. It's an investment in children's health, education, and future.

$30,000
total goal
$11,155
remaining
93
donors
2
monthly donors
3
fundraisers
6
years

Challenge

Malnutrition among school-age children remains a serious challenge in Bangladesh. About 1 in 6 children are underweight or thin, and nearly 1 in 5 are stunted. Many arrive at school hungry, making it impossible to focus. Hunger leads to absenteeism and discourages families from enrolling their children in school. Without intervention, these children risk falling behind academically and physically.

Solution

Thrive provides daily nutritious meals to school-age children in Bangladesh, giving them the energy and nutrients they need to succeed in school. Thrive fills nutritional gaps with milk, eggs, fruit, and protein-rich meals that help children recover from fatigue, build strength, and support healthy growth. We reduce absenteeism, improve learning, and empower children. Every meal is a step toward healthier, better-educated children and a brighter future for communities across Bangladesh.

Long-Term Impact

Over time, this consistent support improves academic performance, reduces dropout rates, and equips children with the confidence and skills to pursue higher education and meaningful careers. Take Sumi, who dreams of becoming a nurse. Thrive's meals of milk, bananas, and eggs kept her energized and focused on her studies, helping her build the foundation to acheve her goals. Every meal is more than just food on a plate. It's an investment in children's growth, learning, and future potential.

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Organization Information

Thrive

Location: Grosse Pointe, MI - USA
Website:
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Project Leader:
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United States
$18,845 raised of $30,000 goal
 
389 donations
$11,155 to go
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