Tummy2Class Ndola
Ndola is one of Zambia’s largest urban centres, with a high proportion of families living in household poverty. For many children in low-income communities, hunger is a daily reality that directly affects school attendance, concentration, and learning outcomes.
Food insecurity remains a major but often invisible barrier to education. Children are expected to learn on empty stomachs, leading to absenteeism, poor classroom engagement, and early drop-out. For vulnerable households, sending a child to school without the assurance of a meal often feels pointless when basic survival needs are unmet.
Tummy2Class was designed to bridge the gap between nutrition and education. The project provides daily nutritious meals to primary school children, ensuring that hunger does not stand between a child and the classroom. By guaranteeing a meal at school, we reduce absenteeism, improve concentration, and create an incentive for consistent attendance.
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The project targets children from the most vulnerable households and works closely with schools and community partners to deliver meals in a structured, dignified, and sustainable way. Tummy2Class recognises that learning starts with nourishment and that education outcomes improve when basic needs are met.