Project Overview The Orphans Feeding Program is a humanitarian initiative of Zunairah Islamic Charity Organization Uganda (ZICO Uganda) dedicated to improving the nutrition, health, and well-being of orphaned and vulnerable children across Uganda. The program provides regular, nutritious meals to children who face hunger due to poverty, the loss of parents, or other challenging circumstances. Many orphaned children struggle to access adequate daily meals, which negatively affects their health, education, growth, and emotional well-being. Through this program, ZICO Uganda works with donors, volunteers, schools, orphan care centres, mosques, and local communities to ensure that every child receives healthy and balanced meals in a safe and caring environment. The program reflects the Islamic values of mercy, compassion, and generosity by caring for orphaned children and ensuring they grow up with dignity, hope, and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Project Goal To reduce hunger and malnutrition among orphaned and vulnerable children by providing regular, nutritious meals while promoting their health, education, and overall development. Project Objectives Provide nutritious daily and emergency meals to orphaned children. Improve the nutritional status and health of vulnerable children. Reduce hunger-related school absenteeism and improve academic performance. Support orphanages, Islamic schools (Madrasahs), and community child-care centres with food supplies. Promote healthy eating habits and nutrition awareness. Encourage community participation in caring for orphaned children. Strengthen food security for vulnerable households caring for orphans. Project Components 1. Daily Feeding Program Provision of nutritious breakfast, lunch, and where possible, supper for orphaned children attending schools, orphanages, and community centres. 2. Food Basket Distribution Distribution of food packages containing essential items such as: Maize flour Rice Beans Posho Cooking oil Sugar Salt Milk Eggs Fruits Vegetables 3. School Feeding Support Provision of meals to children in: Islamic schools (Madrasahs) Primary schools Orphan learning centres Community education programs