A PLATE OF HOPE

 

Feeding Program for Vulnerable Children in Nakutan Village, Turkana County, Kenya

Rationale

Turkana County faces chronic food insecurity due to prolonged droughts, limited agricultural potential, and extreme poverty that have existed for decades. Children’s malnutrition rates are among the highest in Kenya, impacting their physical and cognitive development. This feeding program aims to combat hunger and malnutrition, provide a foundation for healthy growth, and encourage school attendance and learning. Nakutan village is in the Loima sub-county of Turkana County. It has about 150 children aged between 0 and 14. The program aims to start with one-third of these, which is 50 children selected according to their vulnerability status.

Program Objectives

1. Provide nutritious meals to 50 vulnerable children twice a week for one year.
2. Improve the children’s nutritional status and overall health.
3. Encourage school attendance and participation.
4. Promote community involvement in addressing food insecurity.
5. Engage the children in spiritual activities to enhance their relationship with God.

Key Components Meal Plan Each meal will include a balanced diet that incorporates: Staples: Rice or maize. Proteins: Beans or lentils. Vegetables: Locally sourced greens or dried vegetables. Fruit: Seasonal fruits such as mangoes, bananas, or pawpaw.   Frequency Meals per Week: 2 lunches (i.e. Saturday and Sunday) Duration: 1 year (52 weeks). Location Meals will be served at a central community site – AGC Nakutan which has a shaded seating area for children. Delivery Food will be cooked on-site by trained community volunteers, ensuring fresh and safe preparation. Budget Estimate

 

	Description	Per Year	Per Month	Per Week	Per Day
Food supplies	$1 per child per meal × 50 children × 2 meals/week	$5,200	$500	$100	$50
Cooking fuel and supplies		$1,200	$100	$20	$10
Volunteer stipends	2 Volunteers	$1,200	$100	$50	$10
Utensils and equipment	Used for the year	$480	$40	$8	$4
Miscellaneous	Cater for monitoring	$1,200	$100	$20	$10
		$9,280	$840	$198	$84

Total Budget for a year: $9,280

 

To Support US You can support per year, per month, per week or day as God leads. Payment Details: Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank. Branch: Lodwar Account name: Abundance Mission in Africa (AMIA) Account Number: 1332252990 KCB Kenya Swift Code: KCBLKENX Sustainability Plan Community Involvement Recruit and train community members to run the feeding program. Source vegetables and fruits locally to support local farmers.   Partnerships Partner with NGOs, local government, and faith-based organizations for technical and financial support. Collaborate with AGC Nakutan Primary School and other ECD centres around Nakutan to align the feeding program with educational initiatives.   Income-Generating Activities Train caregivers in income-generating skills such as beadwork or soap-making. Dedicate a portion of the proceeds to sustaining the program.   Resource Mobilization Launch a sponsorship program encouraging individuals or groups to donate $10/month to cover one child’s meals. Seek grants from organizations like the World Food Program or UNICEF.   Monitoring and Evaluation Regularly assess the program’s impact on children’s health and school performance. Adjust menus and strategies based on feedback and outcomes  For more information, contact: Pastor Joyce Lokol at +254 728291498 or Email: joycelokol@gmail.com Pastor Paul Lokol at +254 720341894 or Email: paullokol@gmail.com