Heart of Nepal
DIGNITY · JUSTICE · BELONGING
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Heart of Nepal
DIGNITY · JUSTICE · BELONGING
Donate Now
A full plate means a fair start. Every meal is an act of dignity.
According to the latest data from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, about 32% of adolescents are stunted. Undernutrition in children is a major cause of morbidity and mortality that hinders their long-term physical and mental development.
A hungry child cannot concentrate during lessons and drops out of school, unable to cope. The school is therefore not only a place of learning, but also plays an important role in the health and nutrition of children.
Our goal is to provide a hot, high-protein meal that improves children's attention span, allowing them to follow their lessons and continue their schooling.
Feed a Child Today →Our Mid-Day Meal program is run by mothers and community cooks. It's a daily act of care that keeps children energized, present, and eager to learn.
Meals are prepared by local mothers and community cooks who understand the cultural and nutritional needs of children. This also creates employment and dignity for women.
Vegetables are grown in school and home gardens. Produce is bought directly from women's self-help groups, creating a circular local economy that benefits everyone.
School kitchens are monitored by parents and HoN staff to ensure quality, safety, and consistency. Parents are active partners in the nutrition of their children.
Each meal is designed to be high-protein and nutritionally complete — helping children grow, concentrate, and thrive in school and beyond.
HoN staff conduct regular visits to all schools, reviewing meal quality, kitchen hygiene, and child attendance to continuously improve the program.
Research shows that a midday meal program significantly reduces absenteeism. Children who know they will eat stay in school — it's that simple.
For 2,000 Rupees you can allow 3 Nepali students to eat one hot meal a day at school for a month. This complete and nutritious meal is essential for their growth and keeps them focused throughout the day.