A child, a million smiles 😊😊! Starting date is shifted

10 days ago, this charity project was announced. It was going to kick off two weeks into the month of November 2024. The announcement is here.

The goal is to create a system that delivers nutritious meals consistently, supports children's health and education, and has the local community’s support for sustainability.

It is also a project that will be supported by Worldsmile as approved by the Worldsmile team, as can be seen in the screenshot below.

In addition to the above mentioned team, Steemkidss will also be a sponsor. This is especially as far as the purchasing of a vehicle and shortcomings in the weekly feeding program.

Due to the nature of the program as outlined in the first announcement, this program will now only kick off in January 2025. This is due to the fact that schools in Nigeria will be closing soon for the December holiday; it was felt, and we were also advised to start it at the beginning of the school year. It is also a time where the children might need it most of all.

The starting date will be announced by January, which will be when school will resume. This also allows us more time to prepare for the project and for the sponsors to provide the funds as promised.

Things we need to put into place:

• Coordinate with schools, teachers, and administrators to ensure the program complements the school schedule.

• Establish reliable and cost-effective sources for purchasing the ingredients (local farmers, suppliers, or wholesale distributors).

• Ensure proper storage facilities to maintain food quality.

• Ensure that parents and local communities are aware of the program and its benefits.

• Purchasing of a vehicle and the branding thereof for transporting food from suppliers and then to the schools

• Engage local volunteers to support distribution or serve as community ambassadors.

It is our intention to run a successful feeding scheme and it requires a combination of planning, collaboration, and ongoing management. We now have enough time to make sure that this project is ready to launch when those school doors open in January.

_{@el-nailul @steemcurator01 @steemcurator02}