Author's Summary
Uganda's government is developing a National School Feeding Policy to boost school attendance nationwide, building on successful programs in Karamoja where meals have significantly increased enrollment among underfed children.
Policy Development
The government is crafting a National School Feeding Policy, set for nationwide rollout soon. This aims to ensure students stay in school by providing meals.
Impact in Karamoja
In Karamoja, school feeding has driven up enrollment, especially for kids from families facing meal shortages. Teachers note children attend regularly due to available food. Pupils at schools like Kalongar Primary line up for porridge during breaks.
PRIME School feeding bolsters enrolment in Karamoja.
Programs with partners like WFP serve daily hot meals and snacks across nine districts plus Katakwi. Enrollment at Pajar Primary jumped from 1,000 to 2,363 students, aided by dorms and sanitary pads for girls.
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