Feed 200 Children Living in Kibera Slum

Hunger, food insecurity and malnourishment remain daily realities for many families living in Kibera. For countless children, the struggle to find their next meal takes priority over education, health, and the opportunity to dream about the future. Poverty forces impossible choices on parents; skipping meals so the children can eat, children leaving school to help provide for their families, and many infants begin life already at a disadvantage due to poor nutrition.

‘I have served more meals than I can recall, but what I always remember is the faces. Relief, joy, happiness and gratitude are all clearly shown on every child that I have served a meal to. I have lived in Kibera my whole life, and I completely understand the situation they are coming from and why these two simple meals mean a lot to each one of them. Children have come back to me after finishing their studies and have always attested that these simple meals are what kept them in school,’ our head chef states. 

Our feeding program has enabled many of our students to focus on school and be eager to come to school and learn because they know that there will be a hot drink and snack; plus, a nutritious, balanced lunch ready for them at lunchtime. Keeping kids in school is more than just sitting in a class and learning, it is about feeding the mind, body and soul, a holistic approach. 

We have watched children come and go; the joy that a simple meal brings to their faces is something to cherish for a lifetime. We can make this more than a dream for even more kids in Kibera, through your help with donations. This is not just a meal; this is a future we are making.

When schools reopened earlier this year, excitement filled the classrooms — but alongside the joy, we carried out something equally important: a growth and health monitoring exercise for the children in our School Feeding Programme.

Currently supporting 196 children from ECDE to Primary level, the programme continues to prioritise not only learning, but overall wellbeing. The exercise was implemented in partnership with Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), whose collaboration strengthened the medical and technical support provided on the day. Each child’s growth was monitored carefully, and deworming tablets were administered to promote better nutrient absorption and overall health.

Importantly, the deworming exercise extended beyond the children. Teachers and staff also received the tablets — a reflection of our belief that care should embrace the entire community. When those who nurture and teach our children are healthy, the impact multiplies.

Our Feeding Programme Manager, who oversaw the exercise, shared an encouraging reflection, “This year’s monitoring exercise was especially meaningful. We have seen visible improvement in many of the children’s health. Their growth patterns are stronger, their energy levels are higher, and their concentration in class has improved. Partnering with SHOFCO has helped us strengthen this process even further. It reminds us that consistent nutrition truly changes lives.”

The change is not only visible at school — it is felt at home. One parent shared with joy, “I have seen such a difference in my child. Before, they would get tired easily and fall sick often. Now their face is brighter, they are more active, and they wake up excited for school. The feeding programme has really brought life back to my child.” 

A daily meal may seem simple, but its impact is profound. remarks like these remind us that a daily meal is never just a meal. It is strength. It is focus. It is the quiet foundation upon which education stands.

As you read this report, we hope you see the deeper impact of your support. Because of you, over 190 children are not only attending school — they are growing stronger, healthier, and more hopeful each term.

We warmly invite you to continue partnering with us in this vital work. Your generosity sustains more than a feeding programme; it safeguards children’s health, strengthens their learning, and nurtures their future. Together, we can ensure that every child we serve is nourished in body, mind, and possibility.