In a proactive measure to combat the adverse effects of the drought, government has initiated an emergency school feeding programme in Luampa district.
The programme aims to provide essential nutritious meals to pupils who are facing significant challenges due to the effects of the drought.
Officiating at the launch of the initiative, Acting District Commissioner, Michael Masinja, highlighted the government’s commitment to addressing the impact of drought.
“The provision of food is critical to ensure effective delivery of education services to learners,” Mr. Masinja said.
Luampa District Education Board Secretary, Sandal Makumbu underscored the programme’s vital role in promoting school attendance among pupils.
Mr Makumbu pointed out that many children have been forced to stay home due to hunger, with some even taking on piecework to help their families make ends meet.
“This alarming trend has led to a noticeable decline in school attendance, which the new feeding initiative seeks to address by ensuring that children receive at least one nutritious meal during the school day,” he said.
Catherine Kapawa, the Dean of Head Teachers, echoed these sentiments, noting that the hunger crisis has severely impacted pupils’ academic performance.
Ms Kapawa explained that learning is significantly hindered when children are unable to focus due to hunger.
She expressed optimism that the school feeding programme will not only alleviate immediate hunger but also enhance the pupil’s ability to learn and perform better academically, ultimately fostering a more conducive learning environment in the district.
ZANIS
If sustainable, this is a good idea and a great complement to the free education policy.
It’s because of the partial drought and HH’s failed leadership
Moderated? Failures!
The best compliment and enhancer for free education………..
This mustt be GRZs next pledge……..
To provide a kitchen at every primary to cook meals for every primary school so all kids learn on a full stomach………
We are here…….
Forwadee 2031…….
adjust that to 2026 please
thank you kindly
tikki
In 2026 you will realise that the majority of Zambians are more intelligent than you assumed, by them still voting UPND……..
After 2026, my moniker will read Forwadee 2041……
Forwadee 2031
The children are getting fed and are getting an education, that is a plus and deserves kudos. However, these pictures make me very sad. The abject poverty in them. Or is it just me?
Its just you. The rest of us in UPND are very rich and comfortable. We dont even send our children to your free schools. They are in South Africa Europe and the US. Just do an audit and find out
IMPLEMENTATION will be the issue
‘m watching 2 schools near me
Thats what was said about free education and meal allowances……….
This GRZ works meticulously……..
We are getting there ……
Forwadee 2031
The US government provides free meals for schoolkids and they dont sing about it.
Can you compare the USA to zambia ????
Forwardee 2031
Can you compare the USA to Zambia? Well, their president wears the same suits as ours. The two presidents fly in presidential planes. Our president is obviously comparing himself to the one in the white house. Why not compare them?
@Spaka, and why should we not compare!?! Why don’t we Zambians have the attitude “if the USA can do it, so can we”?
Most villagers are sunk deep in inferiority complexes. They think Americans are gods