Inspire the next generation of changemakers.
At Mary's Meals, we believe young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are the leaders of today.
Our free classroom resources help teachers, schools, and youth leaders bring global citizenship to life. Through engaging lessons, inspiring films, and real stories from around the world, students will explore hunger, education, social justice, and the power of small acts of kindness.
Designed for students ages 10 to 18, these ready to use resources encourage critical thinking, compassion, and meaningful action while supporting curriculum and faith based learning.
Changemakers Journey
Ages: 12 to 18
Theme: Faith, Social Justice & Global Citizenship
Perfect for: Religion, Social Studies, Civics, Leadership and Youth Groups
Become part of a generation committed to creating a more just and compassionate world.
This six-lesson program helps students discover how their everyday choices can make a global impact. Through films, discussions, activities, and reflection, students explore what it means to be a changemaker while developing empathy, leadership, and a deeper understanding of social justice.
Students will explore:
✓ Becoming a Changemaker
✓ Global Ethics
✓ Generosity
✓ Human Rights
✓ Being a Person of Peace
✓ Creating a Movement
Includes:
📘 Teacher & Youth Leader Guide
🎥 Six engaging lesson modules with films and stories
📄 Printable worksheets and classroom activities
⏱ Approximately 6 classroom sessions
Little Acts, Big Difference
Ages: 10 to 14
Theme: Discover the life changing work of Mary's Meals
Perfect for: Elementary classrooms, Religion, Social Studies and Youth Programs
Help students discover how kindness can change lives.
Through inspiring stories and short films, students will meet children whose lives have been transformed by receiving a daily school meal. They'll explore the importance of education, community, generosity, and hope while learning that even the smallest actions can make a big difference.
Students will discover:
✓ The impact of school meals
✓ Life in communities around the world
✓ The importance of education
✓ How they can make a difference
Includes:
📘 Teacher & Youth Leader Guide
📝 Six complete lesson plans
📖 Companion activities featuring excerpts from The Shed That Fed a Million Children
🏅 Student completion certificate
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Extend the Learning
Looking for ways to bring these lessons beyond the classroom?
Students can continue their journey by organizing a fundraiser, hosting a Feed a School campaign, watching one of our inspiring films, or starting their own movement to help ensure every child receives a daily meal in their place of education.