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School Meal Programs Surge in Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA

9/15/2025

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Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA are increasing school meal programs, transitioning from foreign aid to national funding.
The number of children receiving school meals in Sub-Saharan Africa grew from 66 million in 2022 to 87 million in 2023.
Chad, Ethiopia, and Rwanda reported notable rises in school meal participation.
France expanded its Food4Education support to Kisumu, Mombasa, and Kakamega, aiding over 19,000 learners.
Globally, 466 million children benefit from school meals, with funding reaching $84 billion.

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Story summary

Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA are increasing school meal programs, transitioning from foreign aid to national funding.
The number of children receiving school meals in Sub-Saharan Africa grew from 66 million in 2022 to 87 million in 2023.
Chad, Ethiopia, and Rwanda reported notable rises in school meal participation.
France expanded its Food4Education support to Kisumu, Mombasa, and Kakamega, aiding over 19,000 learners.
Globally, 466 million children benefit from school meals, with funding reaching $84 billion.