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Lettie's journey from hunger to hope
A Malawian woman's story shows how daily school meals transform lives.
In brief
A Malawian woman's story shows how daily school meals transform lives. Lettie, a Malawian woman who received daily school meals, is now an educated working mother with her son thriving. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
World Porridge Day
World Porridge Day marks 10 October with a focus on school meals tackling child hunger.
Lettie's story
Lettie, a Malawian woman who received daily school meals, is now an educated working mother with her son thriving.
Mary's Meals Malawi
Mary's Meals Malawi provides daily school meals to children in Malawi, helping them stay in education.
Lettie's transformation
Lettie was once an orphaned child forced to leave school but now works for Mary's Meals Malawi as a Youth Ambassador.
Angela Chipeta-Khonje
Angela Chipeta-Khonje, Country Director of Mary's Meals Malawi, says Lettie's story shows hope for many children in Malawi.
Hunger in Malawi
6.8 million people in Malawi experience insufficient food consumption due to climate challenges.
School meals impact
97 percent of teachers report improved literacy and numeracy among children receiving daily school meals.
Lettie's future
Lettie's story shows how daily school meals can change a child's future from hunger to hope.
What it means
Lettie, a Malawian woman who received daily school meals, is now an educated working mother with her son thriving.
