The children of Bana Besu each receive one balanced meal a day. The three cooks do a great
job and the meals are first class! The meal comprises a starch (nshima-maize), protein (eg chicken, dried
fish) and a vegetable (eg local spinach, beans) Monday to Friday in school term time.
The cooks at work. It's
spinach on the menu today.
Lunch is ready.
...for I was hungry and you gave me something to eat...
Inside Bana Besu dining building.
We eat on straw mats on the floor.
Time
to wash up !
The global economic recession has had a significant impact
on Bana Besu. In 2009 and 2010 food prices soared making it difficult to make ends meet. In particular green vegetables
and meat have unstable prices. Sour milk with nshima (maize) has been introduced to the diet in 2010 and this is proving popular
with the children.
Supported by the BanaBesu-Lufutuko Fund of The
Silverwood Trust (1985) UK Reg. Charity No 292372
