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School Feeding Program Launched at Mayliham Primary School in Mekelle
By Chekole Alemu
A school feeding program has been launched at Mayliham First Cycle Primary School in Semen Sub City of Mekelle, with support from the Tigray Development Association, according to the Mekelle City Communication and Public Relations Office.
The program targets students from kindergarten level O up to Grade 2. The Mekelle City coordinator of the Tigray Development Association, teacher Desta Redaie, said each beneficiary student will receive a 70 gram bread roll and 200 milliliters of yogurt three times a week.
Teacher Desta explained that the initiative was initially planned to include students up to Grade 4. However, due to resource limitations, the program is being implemented in phases. He added that the long term objective is to expand the feeding program to other schools across Tigray.
The association stated that the program, which began at Mayliham Primary School, will be rolled out across all seven sub cities of Mekelle during the current academic year, with 4,350 students expected to benefit.
As background, the Tigray Development Association has been running school feeding programs in different parts of Tigray for years as part of its efforts to support education and child well being. The initiative aims to reduce hunger related learning challenges, improve school attendance, and enhance students’ ability to focus in class. According to the association, the program has helped transform lives by enabling thousands of children to remain in school and pursue their education under difficult conditions.
The Head of Semen Sub City Administration, Ato Mulugeta Gebru, said many students at Mayliham Primary School come from families facing economic hardship. He noted that the feeding program would help students follow their lessons more effectively and build a better future. He added that the sub city administration will continue working alongside the Tigray Development Association to ensure the program continues.
The Head of the Semen Sub City Health Office, Sister Zenebu Halefom, emphasized the importance of food safety, noting that children are particularly vulnerable to illness and that dairy based foods require strict hygiene during preparation and distribution.
The principal of Mayliham First Cycle Primary School, teacher Equbay Gebru, said the feeding program allows students to attend school without hunger, improving concentration and classroom participation. He expressed appreciation for the support provided by the Tigray Development Association.
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