India gives Sierra Leone 1,000 tonnes of rice for school feeding
Published 3 November 2026, updated 4 November 2026 by the Sabi team.
India gave Sierra Leone 1,000 metric tonnes of rice for the National School Feeding Programme on 3 November 2026. High Commissioner Norbu Negi handed it to the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, at a World Food Programme warehouse in Kissy, Freetown. No list of schools or start date has been given yet.
Why is the rice going to schools?
To help children come to school and stay there. At the handover, the High Commissioner said school meals help attendance and help keep girls in school. The Minister said, "A hungry child cannot hear the teacher."
Which schools will get the rice?
We do not know yet. The reports we read do not name any school or district, and they do not say how many pupils will get it. The Minister said the rice will go to beneficiary schools.
When will schools get the rice?
No date has been given. We will update this page if the Ministry gives one.
How will the rice be shared?
The Minister said every bag will be accounted for and the rice will be shared transparently. The reports do not give the details of how this will work.
What should I do next?
If you are a parent or teacher, ask your school head if your school is on the school feeding programme. If you are a student, keep working on English, a little every day: 5 free WASSCE English questions on Sabi, or how to pass WASSCE English.
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