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Last year we were able to commence the provision of a nourishing breakfast for children at 2 of our nursery schools. The disastrous impact of Covid-19 has pushed many more families back into abject poverty. This makes it even more important to continue and even expand this initiative.
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Situation
Families are so poor that children are coming to school without having eaten anything. This affects their levels of attention and ability to learn. It is a struggle for the parents to send them to school in the first place, as they have to pay for the school fees and uniforms. We want to ensure the children have some food when they arrive, so they can concentrate and benefit from the educational experience. We believe that education is the best route out of poverty, starting from 3-7 years.
Solution
Every morning when they arrive at nursery school the children are given porridge. The cooks prepare it runny enough to be served in plastic cups. Both the kids and the teachers love this nourishing start to their day. However, we want to ensure that we can continue offering porridge, and to more children. This breakfast, combined with our nursery education, will give these children a better start in life. A simple, yet effective way to make a real difference in The Gambia.
