According to the latest report published by FEWS NET (Famine Early Warning Systems Network), an international food security research organization, the environment surrounding children in Malawi is far more severe than we might imagine.

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Today, we would like to share the reality of Malawi “now” and why we must not stop—and indeed must continue to expand—our school feeding program.

Predicted “Crisis” with over 1.5 million people in need of food assistance

According to the FEWS NET report, from October 2026 to January 2027, parts of southern Malawi are projected to face severe food insecurity at the “Crisis (IPC Phase 3)” level.
During this lean season (the period before the harvest), an estimated 1.5 to 1.99 million people will require humanitarian food assistance.
Many children are at risk of not even having enough food to eat today.

Why has the situation become so severe?

Behind this is a double punch of “climate change” and “economic crisis” that farmers cannot overcome through their efforts alone.
Poor harvests due to extreme weather: Due to a lack of rainfall caused by the El Niño phenomenon and prolonged drought, maize yields in southern Malawi fell below average in 2026.
Furthermore, flash floods and soil erosion in mid-March caused localized damage to crops.

Sharp rise in food prices:
Prices of maize, the staple food, remain about 40% higher than the five-year average.
Crops are not growing, and food in the market is too expensive to buy. Impoverished households are facing a severe drop in purchasing power and are projected to be forced to adopt coping mechanisms, such as reducing the number or size of meals, or skipping meals entirely.

When there is no food at home, school meals become a beacon of “hope”

“There is no food at home”—in such circumstances, the “one warm school meal a day” we provide is not merely nutrition; it serves as a reliable safety net (lifeline) that sustains children’s lives.

Furthermore, the fact that “children are guaranteed a meal if they go to school” provides a strong motivation for parents to send their children to school rather than send them to work (child labor).
School meals are a powerful tool that protects educational opportunities for children while preventing hunger.

Crowdfunding Campaign in Progress
To change this challenging reality, we are currently running a crowdfunding campaign on Syncable!
While the situation in Malawi is tough, warm support and actions from everyone in Japan will build a brighter tomorrow for local children.
Please check the project details via the link below, and consider supporting and sharing our campaign!

▼ Our current crowdfunding campaign can be found here

[Link to Project Details & Donation Page]
*A donation of just 15 yen can provide one meal to a child.