Lettie, A Mary's Meals Film #malawi

https://marysmeals.ca/donate In 2012, Lettie was just 11 years old when both her parents died, and she became the sole caregiver for her two younger brothers. All three of them were experiencing severe hunger, and Lettie was forced to drop out of school to care for her siblings. Lettie met Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, founder of Mary’s Meals, when he was in Malawi filming Child 31. After this, she was able to return to primary school and began receiving daily meals through Mary’s Meals. She continued her education until completing primary school, but her studies were cut short again because she was unable to afford the fees for secondary school. The staff at Jacaranda School for Orphans in Malawi heard about Lettie’s situation and invited her to join the school, where she continued her education and graduated, all fuelled by daily mugs of Mary’s Meals porridge. Since 2022, she has worked for Mary’s Meals Malawi. Lettie’s story – first told in Child 31 – captured audiences around the world, and interest in her journey has continued over the years. In 2026, we revisit her life and legacy in this new feature film. #marysmeals #malawi #africa #endchildhunger