Feed the Minds
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Feed the Minds is an ecumenical Christian international development charity that supports the most marginalised individuals and communities around the world.[1] Its vision is "A world in which all people everywhere have the opportunity to live life in all its fullness", and it works towards this vision through its Education for Change programme and Overseas Book Service.
In 2011/12 Feed the Minds changed the lives of 100,000 people through its Education for Change programme, and supported churches in development by sending more than 3,000 quality used books to 126 theological colleges.[2]
In January 2025, it was announced that Feed The Minds will be closing. The organization will formally cease operations on 30 April 2025.[3]
The Lunches for Life campaign, launched in 2010, invites followers to hold food based fundraising events. The campaign runs in September to coincide with International Literacy Day (on 8 September).[4] So far, it has raised more than £4,000 which has contributed to running projects on the Education for Change program.[2]
Organisational values
The organisations values are:[2]
- Partnership :
Requiring Feed the Minds to work in partnership rather than alone with an aim to achieve genuine exchange of resources and support.
- Creativity:
Committed to encouraging indigenous creativity and local writing. Projects should be designed by the communities they are intended to serve and should reflect understanding of and respect for the rich diversity of cultures worldwide.
- Integrity:
Committed to improving efficiency. Feed the Minds strives to be trustworthy and honest in their operations and decision-making.
- Diversity: Feed the Minds works with partners of all faiths and none, and strives to support a wide range of projects in different countries.
Organisational Approach
Literacy has been at the heart of the work of Feed the Minds throughout its history and is also acknowledged in the Millennium Development Goals as an essential aspect of the commitment to Education For All.[5]
