Malabar Gold & Diamonds Extends Hunger-free World Initiative to Zambia; Pledges 3.6 Million Meals to Schoolchildren

5: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest global jewellery retailer, has announced the expansion of its Hunger Free World initiative to Zambia , aiming to provide 3.6 million meals annually to schoolchildren.

The programme commences at John Laing Primary School in Lusaka, benefiting 6,000 children and marking the first-of-its-kind initiative by the Malabar Group in Africa.

The event held at the Malabar International Hub in Dubai Gold Souq was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Douglas Syakalima, Zambia’s Minister of Education, M.P Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, Professor Nkombo Muuka, the Consul General of the Republic of Zambia in Dubai, K P Abdul Salam, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group, Shamlal Ahammed, Managing Director – International Operations (Malabar Gold & Diamonds), other dignitaries from the Zambian Consulate in Dubai and management team members of Malabar Group. The Hunger Free World programme aims to address child malnutrition, gender disparities in education, and communitydevelopment in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in Zambia.

The Chairman of Malabar Group, M.P Ahammed, pledged an additional 1 million meals from his personal funds for another school with a strength of 6000 students identified by Minister Syakalima. Malabar Gold & Diamonds will construct a kitchen and eating shelter at John Laing Primary School, providing 10,000 meals daily in the first phase.

M.P. Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, said, “Malabar Group has consistently led the charge in championing philanthropy that uplifts communities. Our Hunger Free World initiative has successfully alleviated hunger for thousands in India-an achievement that fills us with immense pride.