Singita Pamushana Feeding Programme

In 2002, Zimbabwe experienced an acute drought. Local clinics reported an excessive number of cases of children suffering from malnutrition and associated illnesses. At the same time, schools recorded a real drop in attendance. Malnourished children appeared not to have the strength nor the will to attend school and their parents seemed more focused on matters of survival. It is also generally accepted that poor nutrition in children has an impact on cognitive development. Children ho are malnourished are at risk of slow and incomplete development. This can have long-term consequences for them and their communities.

The Child Supplementary Feeding Programme came into being to help address this challenging situation. Heeding a government call for assistance, Singita Pamushana through its development and conservation partner, The Malilangwe Trust initiated an extensive supplementary feeding programme which, since its inception, has provided additional nourishment to the children of the communities. As such, the programme provides local children not only with the nourishment they would otherwise lack, but also with a fundamental right – the opportunity to realise their educational and developmental potential.