Mary’s Meals, founded by Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, reached a milestone in September 2025, providing daily meals to three million children in 16 countries, including South Sudan and Syria.
From 200 children in Malawi in 2002, the charity grew from 2.2 million in 2024, driven by 10p-per-meal donations.
MacFarlane-Barrow credits global support for boosting school attendance and breaking poverty cycles.
Fundraising efforts, like Lochlan McCole’s Kilimanjaro climb and Ellison Hudson’s tricycle ride, fuel expansion.
Despite progress, MacFarlane-Barrow stressed the need to reach 71 million out-of-school children, addressing hunger’s devastating impact.
Mary’s Meals feeds three million children daily across 16 countries.
Mary’s Meals feeds three million children daily in 16 countries.
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