Authors : Aduong Thiong Chol; Loise W. Gichuhi; Daniel K. Gakunga

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT296

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Abstract : School feeding programmes attract learners in developing countries, improves enrolment rates, academic performance, nutrition and participation. However, challenges like persistent hunger and food scarcity greatly impede their ability to learn and grow. Therefore, in this paper we investigate the influence of school feeding programme on learners' enrolment rates in primary education in Twic East County, Jonglei State, South Sudan. The paper employed descriptive survey design, the sample size was 371 respondents who included; County Education Director (CED,1), Headteacher (10), Teachers (30), Leaners (300), and Parents (PTA, 30). The paper primarily collected data through questionnaires and interviews. The study established that 90% of head teachers, 97% of teachers, 87% of learners, 96% of parents, and one CED acknowledged the presence of the School Feeding Programme (SFP) and meals in primary schools. The paper established that School feeding programmes (SFP) during education in emergencies (EiE) had a positive effect on enrolment rate in primary education in Twic East County, Jonglei State, South Sudan. The paper recommends the upscaling of school feeding programmes to other schools to enhance learners’ participation and academic performance in South Sudan.

Keywords : Beyond Hunger, School Feeding Programmes, Enrolment Rate, Twic East County, South Sudan.

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