Kenya

In the heart of Kenya’s arid and unforgiving Samburu County, a resilient 10-year-old known as “Baby” battles a life marked by relentless drought and hunger. With a spirit unbroken by adversity, Baby’s journey reveals how a simple meal can transform not just a school, but an entire community, offering a glimmer of hope in a land where survival itself is a daily struggle.

Feed the Children began offering school lunches at Valley Bridge primary school where Naima was a student in 1986. Today, Naima is the program director for Seed Programs International where her work supports underprivileged communities in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Maluan Lesiapadei is a young mother in Kenya. She and her three children have struggled in the past to meet their basic needs. But Maluan has determination. She’s focused on helping her children achieve their dreams, and through Feed the Children’s VSL program, she’s changing her whole community.

The Kenyan government is requiring all citizens to wear face masks while riding public or private transportation, and in other public places.