
Aug 23 , 2025
The city administration's education office announced that 840,585 students from pre-primary to secondary schools are receiving two daily meals under the school feeding program. Backed by trained nutrition experts and program specialists, the initiative also mobilised 12,943 parents across 560 communities, strengthening family involvement in education. Samson Melese, deputy head of the Education Bureau, said the effort is designed to boost attendance, performance, and behavior while addressing nutritional needs. Regular monitoring by school specialists plans to keep the program effective and sustainable.