Millions of children in low-income countries go to school hungry. In Kenya, one in every four children is stunted due to poor nutrition, with 51% of the population being food insecure and 46% living in extreme poverty. Critical issues with chronic and acute undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies persist in many regions due to low food production and broken food systems. Hungry children cannot grow or learn. The devastating effects of hunger on child health, school performance, and ability to learn significantly hinder their overall productivity and potential. Statistics have shown that stunted children grow up to earn 22% less than non-stunted children, and non-stunted children’s chances of getting out of poverty are 33% higher than children who are stunted.

SOETNGO has an intention to ensure children go to school knowing they will get what to eat. This will improve the performance of children and be able for them to compete with their counterparts in big town and those from well of families. Most children have dropped out of school due to hunger. Our work is to ensure each child remains at school.