Integrated WASH and school meals in Kalemie improve clean water, hygiene, and nutrition, boosting pupils’ health, protection, attendance, learning, and dignity.

World Vision Zambia is dedicated to improving the well-being of vulnerable populations, particularly children, who are constantly threatened by hunger and malnutrition. Zambia faces significant challenges, with 32% of children stunted and widespread micronutrient deficiencies.

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.

World Vision Haiti’s annual impact report highlights how we protect children, respond to crisis, and build resilience in vulnerable communities.

Hygiene brigades in Kalemie schools empower pupils to promote handwashing and cleanliness, strengthening child protection and improving health and dignity.

When millions of children still go to school hungry, Mary says school meal programmes have proven impact to transform lives and boost learning worldwide.

Child hunger and malnutrition continue to be urgent issues in many African countries, affecting health and education. Like any other country, Zambia is compounded with high child hunger and malnutrition levels.