25/05/2026
For many school going children in Korogocho, the meal they receive at school is often the only proper meal they have in a day. When schools close for weekends or holidays, many children are left hungry or survive on just one simple meal.
At Keep On Creating Hope (KOCH), we understand that proper nutrition is deeply connected to a child’s physical growth, mental wellbeing, dignity, and ability to learn and thrive. Hunger affects concentration, emotional wellbeing, school performance, and even a child’s sense of hope.
This past Saturday, KOCH proudly launched our nutritious hot lunch feeding program during our children’s engagement activities. Over 500 children were served a delicious and nutritious githeri meal.
For many of these children, this was the only proper meal they would receive that day.
Beyond filling stomachs, the meal created smiles, energy, warmth, and a sense of belonging. The children were more active, more focused during activities, and able to participate with joy and confidence.
Research continues to show that children who have access to nutritious meals are more likely to concentrate better in class, perform well academically, and develop in a healthier way emotionally and physically. Every child deserves that opportunity regardless of their background.
At KOCH, we believe dignity also looks like a child having a warm meal, sitting comfortably with friends, and feeling cared for.
We know hunger can expose children to many negative outcomes, especially in vulnerable communities. This is why we are committed to bridging this gap through regular hot meals during our engagements with children.
This milestone means so much to the entire KOCH family. We are deeply grateful to everyone who continues to believe in our vision and support our work. Your kindness is helping create safer, healthier, and more hopeful futures for children in Korogocho.
This is only the beginning
