Vision
To see well-nourished, healthy, productive, motivated, and happy children who have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
About ESMI
Advancing sustainable school feeding systems for children, communities, and future generations.
ESMI is a pioneering non-profit strengthening school feeding systems, child nutrition, education outcomes, and resilient food systems through innovation, policy leadership, and community-driven development.
Who we are
A national leader in school feeding systems transformation.
Founded by education advocate Ms. Frealem Shibabaw, ESMI emerged from the recognition that hunger remains one of the most significant barriers to educational achievement, child development, dignity, and equal opportunity.
Our story
From one child's hunger to a national movement.
Founded by education advocate Ms. Frealem Shibabaw, ESMI emerged from the recognition that hunger remains one of the most significant barriers to educational achievement, child development, dignity, and equal opportunity.
Work with ESMIMission
To engage governments, communities, schools, development partners, and stakeholders in establishing sustainable school meal programs that uphold children's right to food.
Goal
To advance sustainable and inclusive school feeding systems that benefit schoolchildren while creating opportunities for women, local farmers, youth, and communities.