Food Security Liberia Project #66946

Nourishing Minds, Feeding the Future Project

by Passionate Hands Give Back Inc

Project Report | Mar 26, 2025
Progress Report

By Elton Dunn Yoko | Project Manager

Progress Report

Nourishing Minds, Feeding the Future
School Feeding Project in Rural Liberia
Date: March 15, 2025
Prepared by: Elton Dunn Yoko

Project Overview:

The Nourishing Minds, Feeding the Future initiative seeks to eradicate hunger among schoolchildren in rural Liberia by providing consistent, nutritious meals. This project aims to reduce malnutrition, improve academic performance, and enhance children's motivation to attend and remain in school.

Chronological Progress Update:Implementation Phase

Feeding Program Execution (November 2024 – March 2025):
Community Involvement and Feedback:
Monitoring and Quality Control:

The program successfully provided hot, nourishing meals to 14 schools, reaching approximately 3,000 children weekly.
Meals were served from Monday through Friday, ensuring consistent support across all schools in the program.

Active collaboration with parents, teachers, and local leaders ensured strong community engagement and ownership.
Regular consultations facilitated real-time feedback, which improved meal planning and delivery logistics.

The program incorporated systematic monitoring and evaluation, which included site visits and stakeholder interviews to ensure food quality and program effectiveness.
Initial findings indicate improved student attendance and increased attentiveness during classes, validating the program's impact.

Current Status:

The first phase of the project is now at its close-out stage as of May 2025.
Preparations are underway for the second phase, which is scheduled to resume in September 2025, following a review period to optimize the program's approach based on lessons learned.

Notable Achievements:

Delivered over 50,000 meals since the program's launch.
Strengthened partnerships with local communities, school leaders, and volunteers.
Promoted awareness of the importance of nutrition for educational and personal development.

Closing Note:

Our theme, "Together we smile," continues to reflect the program's commitment to fostering collaboration and uplifting children through nutrition. By closing the first phase, we celebrate the progress made and renew our dedication to empowering Liberia’s future generation.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Elton Dunn Yoko
Project Manager
+231777139688

Attachments:

Progress Report 2 (DOCX)

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Nov 18, 2024
Progress Report

By Elton Dunn Yoko | Project Manager

Progress Report
Nourishing Minds, Feeding the Future School Feeding Project in Rural Liberia

Date: November 15, 2024
Prepared by: Elton Dunn Yoko

Project Overview:
The Nourishing Minds, Feeding the Future initiative is committed to eradicating hunger among schoolchildren in rural Liberia by providing consistent and nutritious meals. The program aims to address malnutrition, improve academic performance, and enhance children's motivation to stay in school.

Chronological Progress Update:

Preparation Phase

T-Shirt Procurement and Branding (Completed):

Over 144 branded T-shirts were purchased and printed to represent the 14 schools participating in the program.
These T-shirts symbolize the collective effort and serve as a unifying identity for the program under the theme: "Together we smile".
This milestone reflects our passion and commitment to ensuring children in Liberia have access to proper nutrition for optimal growth and learning.

Community Engagement

Consultation with Community Dwellers (Completed):

A series of discussions were held with community stakeholders, including parent’s teachers association (PTA), local leaders, and other residents, to ensure their buy-in and support for the feeding program.
These consultations emphasized the importance of addressing malnutrition and its detrimental effects on children's physical and cognitive development.

Agreement with School Principals (Completed):

All 14 school principals signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing their commitment to the program's implementation.
The MOU outlines the roles and responsibilities of each party and ensures accountability in program execution.

Implementation Planning

Feeding Schedule Development (Completed):

A detailed feeding schedule has been developed to ensure systematic and efficient implementation.
Feeding will begin on Monday November18, 2024 , targeting two schools during the first week. Meals will be served from Monday through Thursday, allowing for rotational coverage of all schools in subsequent weeks.

Upcoming Activities:

Monday Launch (November 18, 2024): The program will officially commence with the first round of feeding in the two targeted schools.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Continuous monitoring will ensure quality control and gather feedback for further improvement.

Closing Note:
Our slogan, "Together we smile," reflects our belief in the transformative power of this program. By addressing hunger and malnutrition, we aim to provide children with the foundation they need for a brighter future.

Together, we are creating smiles and building futures.

For further information, please contact:
Elton Dunn Yoko
Project Manager

+231777139688

Links:

Website

Attachments:

Progress_Report.pdf (PDF)

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