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The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey has launched the School Feeding Program at the Islamic Foundation Primary School in the Western Rural Area.
The program is set to benefit over 5,000 children across 10 schools in the district with plans for further expansion in the coming years.
Sackey in his keynote address, emphasized the ministry’s ambitious target of reaching 2.2 million children by 2030, ensuring that students nationwide receive the nutrition they need to focus, learn, and thrive academically.
Minister Sackey also highlighted that the School Feeding Program is designed to address the immediate nutritional needs of vulnerable students while simultaneously enhancing overall educational outcomes.
“The initiative seeks to reduce absenteeism, improve concentration, and boost academic performance by ensuring children are physically prepared for learning”
“The School Feeding Program is a testament to the government’s continued efforts to enhance the quality of education in Sierra Leone. With sustained commitment from the government, community engagement, and international support, the program is poised to make a lasting impact one meal, one child, one school at a time.”
“The government remains dedicated to overcoming barriers to education, particularly in regions where food insecurity has impacted student learning.” Sackey said.
