Photos: Food distribution begins in Ghana, Angola & Uganda under '100 Million Meals' campaign

The distribution of food has begun in three African countries namely Ghana, Angola and Uganda targeted under the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign, which aims to provide food aid for disadvantaged communities in 30 countries.

The campaign’s organiser, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), is collaborating with local food banks and charities in the beneficiary countries to ensure swift and integrated food distribution to those in need.

Low-income individuals and vulnerable families in Uganda, Ghana and Angola started receiving parcels packed with essential food items to empower them to prepare their meals throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan. Every AED1 donated to the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign provides one meal in targeted countries.

The MBRGI is collaborating with the non-profit organisation ‘Good for all in Ghana' to carry out logistical operations and fieldwork to swiftly distribute food aid to those in need.

Vulnerable groups in Zongo communities and slums within the capital Accra will receive food parcels, enough to secure 2.5 million meals in Ghana.

In Angola, MBRGI is collaborating with the ‘Food Bank of Angola’ to distribute food parcels, equivalent to 1.25 million meals, to underserved homes and residences across Luanda.

As part of the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment is distributing food parcels across part of the 30 targeted countries, in coordination with the local authorities and charity institutions.

The ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign provides easy-to-store food parcels of basic and packaged foodstuffs to facilitate their transportation and distribution across countries of different climates, without the need for refrigeration. The parcels empower disadvantaged families and individuals across 30 countries to prepare their nutritious meals throughout the holy month of Ramadan, forming a food safety net and providing a chance to a dignified life among poor populations.

The ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign achieved its target within only 10 days of its launch, raising AED100 million in donations from individuals, businesses, and organisations, inside and outside the UAE.

Food distribution is currently underway in several countries, namely Egypt, Jordan and Pakistan, in coordination with local and regional authorities to accelerate the delivery of food aid to vulnerable groups.