The Mozambican singer Stewart Sukuma used his social media to launch an appeal to Members of Parliament and to education sector decision-makers, highlighting the urgency of regulating Law and School Feeding Strategy.
In a reflective tone, the artist recalled his childhood, mentioning that when he attended school, he had access to a A sweet bread and a glass of hot chocolate every day.. However, he contrasted this reality with the current situation of thousands of Mozambican children who face learning difficulties due to... chronic malnutrition.
The Impact of Malnutrition on Education
Stewart Sukuma presented worrying data on the impact of poor nutrition on school performance:
- 576,251 primary school students They repeat the year in Mozambique;
- 18% of repetitions are associated with chronic malnutrition;
- Children affected by this problem may experience delays, on average, four years in the academic field.
For the artist, Investing in school meals It is not just a social measure, but an essential strategy for improving the Improve student performance, combat grade repetition, and boost the development of human capital in the country..
A Call to Action
At the end of his message, Stewart Sukuma reinforced his appeal to policymakers to take concrete and urgent action:
“"Dear Members of Parliament and Education Sector Decision-makers, regulate the School Feeding Law and Strategy today."”
The musician's stance reflects growing concern about the quality of education in Mozambique and the need to ensure... basic conditions for the academic success of Mozambican children.
