Children’s Voices against Hunger and Malnutrition
Urgent actions
Children highlighted essential actions needed to tackle the nutrition issues affecting their schools and communities. They emphasized the importance of not only focusing on school feeding programs but also incorporating community initiatives to support children under five and those not attending school for various reasons. The children pointed out that the food provided should be varied, as many schools currently only offer maize meal, leaving struggling communities without sufficient side dishes. They also recommended that the government explore alternative food options, such as quick-prepara... Leer mástion meals. Some participants proposed that schools initiate income-generating projects to ensure the sustainability of these programs, while others stressed the need for the government to invest in boreholes in dry regions, enabling schools to grow their own side dishes. Additionally, they urged community leaders and school authorities to implement a robust accountability system for food distribution to prevent misuse and ensure that the intended recipients benefit. Given the challenges posed by the El Niño-induced drought affecting both rural and urban areas, participants called for the expansion of these initiatives to all districts and requested that the government expedite the release of funds for school fees under the Basic Education Assistance Module, allowing schools to better support their students' needs. Lastly, some participants challenged schools to consider using locally available food sources. This would complement the school feeding program instead of waiting for government food supplies. Leer menos