Many children in the Philippines suffer from poor diet and inadequate nutrition often leading to undernourishment and negatively impacting mental and physical development. However, with proper nutrition cognitive development is improved and children are more likely to stay in school longer, giving them a chance at a better life (World Bank 2021). At Thrive our aim is to provide the brain fuel children need to start their day and reach their full potential one healthy meal at a time.
Undernutrition is a major problem in the Philippines and has been for decades. It is one of ten countries with the highest number of stunted children in the world. Millions of children from poverty stricken households often come to school hungry which greatly hinders their learning. Providing nutritious meals not only plays a crucial role in their physical and mental well-being, but it also improves school attendance rates which directly impacts educational attainment.
Thrive's daily healthy meal deliveries provide school children a head start to the most crucial part of their day, which allows them to better focus on learning. Each simple, nutritious meal consists of a hard-boiled egg or nuts, a banana, and a pesticide-free, seasonal fruit or vegetable, and milk once a week. With a full belly, children are much more attentive and ready and eager to learn.
Directors and teachers of schools that benefit from Thrive's feeding program have consistently reported higher attendance rates and a greater desire to learn. These factors will have a direct impact on academic performance and may also decrease the likelihood of dropping out. By continuing their education and growing into contributing members of society, children have the potential to break the cycle of poverty.
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