A Displaced Student Regains Hope Through Food Assistance and Education

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Forced to leave his village following the closure of schools due to insecurity and violence, Tandin found refuge in Tominian with his family.

Aged 14, Tandin thought his dreams of an education were slipping away. Behind his desire to continue his studies lay a daily struggle: the fight against hunger.

“Before I received food aid, my situation was very difficult. I often went to school on an empty stomach,” says Tandin.

Many displaced children, he was facing extreme hardship. Breakfast had become a luxury; his family could sometimes only manage to provide a single meal a day. This situation had a direct impact on his health and his education.

“I often felt dizzy and grew weaker. At school, I could no longer concentrate on my lessons. I regularly had stomach aches and was more preoccupied with hunger than with learning my lessons, on an empty stomach.” says Tandin.

Aware of the difficult situation faced by displaced communities with school children in their midst, education had become a concern due to food shortages. World Vision provided food aid to displaced schoolchildren to enable them to continue their education under better conditions. Tandin and his family received support comprising 90 kg of rice, millet, 18 kg of beans, 5 litres of oil, 2 kg of sugar and other essential foodstuffs.

This support contributed to improving the family's living conditions. Meals have become regular again, the stress of finding food has eased and the family’s living conditions have improved significantly.

Today, Tandin has regular access to meals and reports feeling healthier and better able to focus on his studies. He has regained his physical health and can devote all his energy to his studies.

“This support has helped me regain my strength and confidence. Now I eat every day and I no longer worry about where to find food. At school, I’m more attentive and I’m starting to concentrate better during lessons. ‘’

For Tandin, this support means much more than just food aid. It has enabled him to regain his dignity, his health and, above all, hope for a better future through education.