World Porridge Day October 10, 2024

Princess is a student at Ndirande U6 Parish in Malawi. She shares that, “I come to school because I get to eat porridge and the porridge makes me happy .”

Sherrif is a boy from the same school. He says, “The porridge is very delicious, and I like it. When I eat porridge I learn alphabet letters, numbers and I play with my friends.”

Daniel is a student at Nansato Primary School in Malawi. He shares what he likes about Mary's Meals: “Mary’s Meals will enable me to have a brighter future because I do not miss classes. During classes I actively take part and I pass with good grades that will enable me to graduate to secondary school.

"I like Mary’s Meals because they provide us with porridge every school day.”

Ruth is a student at Chigumu Primary School, Zambia. She had a lot to say about her appreciation for the porridge from Mary's Meals:

“Every time I am in school, I enjoy Mary’s Meals porridge. The porridge gives me energy to participate in class. I can concentrate in class better after I eat my porridge.

“My favourite subject is English, and I hope that when I complete my secondary education, I can become a nurse.

“I enjoy being in school because of the lessons and the porridge that I eat with my friends. I also enjoy playing with a ball with my friends after class.

“When I knock off from school, at home I do house chores. And at times I cook meals for the entire family. I live with my parents and my three siblings.

“Hunger is painful. I cannot imagine being in school without Mary’s Meals porridge. It would be hard to stay in school. I hope that they do not stop providing the porridge.”

Finally, enjoy this short video of Moses from Malowa Primary School in Malawi talking about why school is important to him and how porridge helps him to concentrate.

Contact us if you need support in organizing your own event for World Porridge Day this year.