Key outcomes from the 2nd School Meals Coalition Summit: new commitments, evidence launches, financing, and World Vision’s global advocacy leadership.

Millions of children still go to school hungry, with a single meal often deciding whether they stay in class or drop out. While 466 million now receive school meals, half of primary school-aged children remain unreached—especially in low-income countries. World Vision’s School Meals Programme delivered daily meals to over one million children in 20 countries and drove 17 policy changes to strengthen national feeding systems. From South Sudan’s new strategy to Rwanda’s citizen-led “Dusangire Lunch,” momentum is building to end child hunger for good.

In today’s world where millions of children still go to school hungry, Mary Njeri, Global School Meals Director, puts a spotlight on school meal programmes—costing less than a cup of coffee per child—that are transforming lives and boosting learning worldwide. With proven impact and high returns, Mary urges governments, donors to make school meals a global priority so no child is left behind.

Marwa Farhan Mohamed, 15, sits quietly in the shade of what remains of her family’s home in rural Somalia. Her voice reflects the innocence of a child, but it is also heavy with despair.

The world stands at a humanitarian crossroads. As global humanitarian need reaches historic highs and funding for aid plummets, World Vision warns of a critical turning point for the world’s most vulnerable children.

A grandmother feeds her 12-year-old green mangoes to ease hunger—a harsh reality for millions in Malawi amid a food crisis and declared State of Disaster.

USDA-backed school feeding in Mozambique empowers farmers to supply fresh produce, boosting local markets and sustainable practices.

Amid ongoing conflict, displacement, overlapping crises, and worsening climate shocks, humanitarian needs in the Middle East & Eastern Europe are soaring.