By Alfred Muheria Aswan | Project Liaison
Greetings from St Martin's School and the Kibagare community. All is well here at school, and we hope the same applies to you all in your respective countries.
The weekend feeding program has continued since our last update early in the year. It still serves to guarantee that children do not miss out on a meal over the weekend and also complements the school's daily feeding program. Children from Kibagare slum and the surrounding slums from low-income households are the beneficiaries of this program, where food insecurity is still a challenge. This program addresses poverty, hunger, and the overall well-being of the children.
Meals and children served
February
Total meals served: 4418
February was the second month of the 2025 school term. We continued to serve the children on Saturdays, ensuring they receive a balanced meal even while they are out of school
March 2025
Total meals served: 4157
March saw a slight reduction in the number of children and meals served, though the weekend program continued every Saturday in March.
April 2025
Schools break
School closed for a three-week break in April. Normally, we do not have the weekend feeding program during the breaks. We have two other organisations that step in during the break. Additionally, many families visit their rural homes, resulting in a reduced number of children in the slum.
May 2025
Total meals served: 2823
School reopened for the second term of this year on April 29. We resumed the weekend feeding program. The 2823 children served represent the two weekends we have done so far in May, and we are continuing with the program on Saturdays in May.
Long rainy Season
March to June is the long rains season in Kenya. This is the time smallholder and large-scale farmers plant staple crops like maize, beans, and vegetables. Unfortunately, the long rains have been below expectations and insufficient for food production. This is a significant effect as it leads to poor harvests and increased food prices, making it hard for most of the families that are already vulnerable.
Inflation and high unemployment
The country continues to grapple with high inflation and unemployment. Many of the families in the Kibagare slum are in informal employment, and jobs are scarce. Many families are unable to provide consistent meals, and the most affected are the children, making the weekend feeding program an important part of our work and service to the community.
Program continuity
As a school, we remain committed to feeding the children over the weekend for as long as the school is in session. The number of children coming for the feeding program remains high, and we do receive positive feedback and support from the community here.
We appreciate the continued support, as this has enabled us to serve a total of:
A total of 11,398 children and meals were served in the last three months.
Thank you for your generosity towards the weekend feeding program. Together we are making a difference - One meal, One child, one weekend at a time.
Best regards,
Alfred M Aswani.
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By Alfred Muheria Aswan | Project Liaison
By Alfred Muheria Aswani | Project Liaison
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