Uniforms and fees help children enter school, but daily attendance often depends on what happens before first lesson. Community feeding models reduce the day-to-day pressure that causes absenteeism and create a more stable learning routine for children and caregivers.
In one partner setting, staff observed that pupils who frequently missed early classes re-engaged more consistently once meal support became predictable. Combined with caregiver check-ins, this helped stabilize attendance and classroom participation over the term.
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