Compassion International

In every home where school age children are present, the morning is hectic and rushed! In Dera, Ethiopia, mothers rise early to prepare their children’s breakfast and pack their lunch boxes. Usually, the meal planning, and preparation starts the day before. The type of lunch children take to school might vary, depending on the economic level of the family, but every family makes sure their children have something to eat during the school day. Nutrition plays a pivotal role in children’s development. Well-nourished children are healthy. They can focus and actively engage in their classes. They are also better able to play and interact with their friends. A growing hunger gap The cumulative effect of the food crisis, conflict and inflation has destabilized the way families provide for their children. It has put children at the forefront of food scarcity which in turn affects their education and overall development. According...