An egg a day to combat malnutrition in South Africa

16-05-2023 | |
Dr Jim Blessman and his family left the comforts of the US and relocated to this remote part of South Africa to help the local population. Photo: Hyline
Dr Jim Blessman and his family left the comforts of the US and relocated to this remote part of South Africa to help the local population. Photo: Hyline
Blessman International in Limpopo, South Africa, has a touching history with a clear mission and today feeds some 60,000 children via 10 food distribution hubs around the country. This has become a primary source of nutrition for these children, and eggs have come to play a big role. Some 20 years ago, Dr Jim Blessman and his family left the comforts of a successful medical career in Iowa in the US and relocated to this remote part of South Africa to undertake the challenge of feeding and imp


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Natalie Kinsley Freelance journalist