Liberia

Mary’s Meals is serving more than 95,000 primary school children in Liberia

Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world, ranking 177 out of 193 countries and territories in the Human Development Index (HDI).

Nearly 70% of the Liberian workforce relies on agriculture to make a living and it is a vital sector for reducing hunger and poverty. However, several factors hinder Liberia’s agricultural progress, such outdated farming methods or machinery, inadequate storage facilities, and limited access to markets.

Our school feeding programme is providing a social safety net for families concerned with meeting the nutritional needs of their children, across five counties: Bong, Bomi, Grand Cape Mount, Gbarpolu, and Montserrado. Many of the schools are in remote, hard-to-reach locations – deep in the jungle and only accessible by dirt roads. Despite inevitable logistical challenges, the Mary’s Meal Liberia team is committed to reaching these children in remote communities and continues to successfully deliver a consistent and efficient programme in over 600 schools.