(Catholic Relief Services) Madelyn Sofia Mendez Mateo (far right), a first grader in Planes de Rio Grande, Honduras, eats her meal during recess time with her classmates. “I love it when they serve spaghetti, tortillas, beans and rice,” said Sofía, who dreams of becoming a teacher or an engineer. The Church of Jesus Christ is supporting the efforts of Catholic Relief Services in various countries to provide girls and young women with nutrition education and counseling, along with nutritious supplements and food.
Tamarra Kemsley has been a reporter at The Tribune since 2021 but has been covering religion and politics since 2019. Her work has appeared in Religion News Service, the New York Post, and Religion & Politics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Brigham Young University and a master’s in Islamic studies from Hebrew University.