In an effort to combat hunger and promote food security, the Bella Amor Aid Foundation, a non-profit organisation which core agenda is to advocate for child welfare initiative, fight against gender based violence and drug abuse, is set to launch its transformative national food relief and skills empowerment initiative, tagged: Mo’ Feed.

According to the founder and president of Bella Amor Aid Foundation, Mirabel Etuk, Mo’ Feed is a nationwide humanitarian initiative aims to combat hunger, reduce malnutrition, and empower vulnerable populations across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

She said: “The project targets over 600,000 individuals, including vulnerable children and youth, low-income families, widows, persons with disabilities, and other economically disadvantaged groups.”

“The project objective is to provide consistent access to healthy and nutritious meals for over 600,000 individuals, improve health and nutritional outcomes across underserved communities, support cognitive development, especially among children and adolescents, empower beneficiaries through vocational skills and capacity-building programme and strengthen community support systems and promote long-term resilience,” Etuk added.

Schedule to take place on Tuesday, October 1, at Festival Hotel, Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, the launch would include a high-impact fundraising gala and a prestigious humanitarian awards night, aims to provide sustainable food solutions and support vulnerable communities in need.

Etuk stated that the implementation strategy is to partner with local NGOs, institutions, and community stakeholders for inclusive outreach, set up regional food distribution centers for efficient delivery and monitoring, source food items from local farmers and suppliers to boost local economies and integrate practical skills workshops alongside food distributions.

She added that the expected impact will be a significant reduction in hunger and malnutrition rates, improved cognitive and educational development, especially in children, economic empowerment through vocational and life skills training and stronger community cohesion and improved social welfare structures.

“Hunger remains one of the most pressing challenges facing our nation, and nothing diminishes the dignity and potential of a people more than the inability to access adequate food,” Etuk stated.

In another development, the Foundation has launched the Boy Child Life Matters Initiative. They call on the government, corporate bodies, volunteers and well-meaning Nigerians to support this vision and help make it a resounding success.

“By coming together to support this cause, we are not just feeding the hungry, we are restoring hope, building stronger communities, and investing in a healthier, more productive future for our country,” Etuk added.