The Adenkrebi Basic School Nutrition Initiative

A free lunch program that turned into something bigger

307

Students Fed

23%

Increase in Registration within 6 months

5+

Locals Hired for Projects

Facts and figures from 2023

In January of 2022, H.O.P.E. For Tomorrow began sponsoring the Adenkrebi Basic School Nutrition Initiative. Through the Initiative, our generous donors helped us raise $24,920.73

H.O.P.E. For Tomorrow was also able to:

  • Feed 307 students between January 2022 - June 2023,

  • Added protein and vegetables to K-Primary School student meals (added to starch and stew they received before the start of the Initiative),

  • Hire more than 5 community members to assist with farming, cooking for Junior High School students, and the building of a poultry farm, and

  • Sponsor a school garden where harvested crops are used for school lunches,

  • Donate 178 lunch boxes and water bottles, and

  • Contribute towards a water structure for the garden.

The school had a 23% increase in school registration within 6 months of initiative implementation. It was also reported that class attendance improved because students were receiving meals 5 days a week.

Testimonials

“They are feeding us well, and we thank God.”

— Adenkrebi Basic School Student

“When they brought the lunch program, they gave me the opportunity to go further.”

— Adenkrebi Basic School Student

“After they started this lunch program, I can focus in school. I can smile more and just be happy. ”

— Adenkrebi Basic School Student

“For me, it always helps me to come to school.”

— Adenkrebi Basic School Student

“We are able to grow crops to cook the meals that the kids will eat.”

— Adenkrebi Basic School Teacher

“Now when they brought the lunch program, they (students) come in a lot of numbers and the school continues succeeding.”

— Adenkrebi Basic School Students