Zambia: Fake Reports on School Feeding Programme
Kasama District Commissioner, Annie Paul, has dismissed social media rumors alleging that a school is charging pupils to benefit from the school feeding programme implemented by Mary's Meals.
According to Mrs. Paul, the school feeding programme is free of charge and supported by the government, aiming to improve nutrition status and academic performance of learners.
- No school in the district is requesting parents to contribute money towards the programme.
- Parents have embraced the initiative through the Parent Teachers Committee (PTC).
The school feeding programme is free of charge and supported by the government.
Author's summary: Zambia's school feeding programme is free and government-supported.