Free School Meals

A lifeline for Toddlers

When we first visited Gyetiase, many babies and toddlers were close to death from starvation. In response, we began providing free school lunches to kindergarten and primary school children. 

Eventually the government took over responsibility for feeding primary school children, but  Ashanti Development continued to support the toddlers under 5 years old  in kindergarten – who were still in urgent need.

A Balanced Nutritious diet

Meals are prepared by our chef.  We give a balanced diet which follows a set menu every day and includes fish, meat, eggs and beans.  School meals are served under the supervision of two kindergarten teachers and local people contribute wood for the cooking fires and occasionally donate a few yams or cassava. 

Happy, Healthy Children

Volunteer medics assess the children’s nutrition.   Whilst there are occasional exceptions (which we follow up), they tell us that the children are generally healthy, thriving, and full of energy.

Help us provide free school meals to toddlers in Gyetiase – just £50 feeds a child for an entire year.