By Jane Powell | HANDS AROUND THE WORLD Operations Manager
Having just returned from Monze, I have positive & negative news to report…
The positives! The rains came during our visit. Excellent news for the current maize crops. Sadly, not everyone was able to plant, due to not having monies for seed or fertilizer, which means there will continue to be shortages.
Great news to witness the additional feeding programme in action – money that you have all given feeding those who most need it and ensuring it has direct impacts. School children getting a meal each day, no one is turned away if they are hungry.
I spent time talking to many children at school and a recurrent point was: most ate at school and there was only one meal a day. Many said they were hungry but that there was not enough food.
The bad news - hunger is likely to impact into 2021 as maize continues to cost more, due to less availability, making it too expensive for many families. We need more money and more help to continue what I can describe as a ‘complete lifeline’ to so many lovely Zambian families in need.
And now, with schools in Zambia too closing due to Coronavirus, we need to try to ensure that this doesn't lead to more hungry children.
So - huge thanks to all those who have already supported this vital initiative. Don’t stop now, but please help us to keep up the good work!
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