Fatimetou

September 13, 2024

14-year-old Fatimetou is now thriving in school, thanks in part to our USDA McGovern-Dole project in Mauritania. With the guarantee of a daily school meal, she can now focus on learning. Watch the video to hear her inspiring story and how school meals boost students’ well-being. 

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