China-donated school meals bring more than food to primary students in Myanmar
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Updated: 2026-06-21 09:34
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"My favorite food is fried rice and egg. Today's meal is my favorite," he said with a smile.
The school is one of 10 primary schools in Hlaingthaya township benefiting from the Smiling Children Program, according to the China Foundation for Rural Development.
Since 2023, the program has provided school feeding and facility support to more than 5,000 students each academic year in the township.
The program provides breakfast and lunch on every school day. It also supports kitchen construction to improve food preparation conditions and hygiene standards, while school vegetable gardens supply fresh produce, the China Foundation for Rural Development said.
"I am grateful to the Chinese people who donate to us," Kaung Khant Ko said.
