New Delhi, November 14, 2025: Malabar Gold & Diamonds has announced the global expansion of its flagship Hunger Free World initiative to Ethiopia, marking a significant scale-up of the programme after its implementation across India and Zambia. The announcement was made at the Malabar International Hub in Dubai Gold Souq, where Mr. Abdul Salam K.P, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group, handed over the Letter of Intent to H.E. Asmelash Bekele, Consul General of Ethiopia in Dubai.
The Hunger Free World initiative currently serves more than 85,000 meals daily across 170 locations worldwide. In Zambia, the programme has provided over 900,000 meals since May 2024. With its entry into Ethiopia, the company aims to reach 10,000 children with daily meals by the end of 2026, supported by an investment of over USD 864,000 over the next two years.
Mr. M.P Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group, said, “Hunger Free World has been one of the most meaningful ESG initiatives championed by Malabar Group. As a responsible jeweller, our commitment to the communities we serve goes beyond business. The millions of lives positively impacted by this program stand as a testament to our vision of sustainable and inclusive growth. By partnering with the Ethiopian government, we will be investing over USD 864,000 over the next two years, with a goal of reaching 10,000 children with daily meals by the end of 2026, as well as infrastructure development to promote educational excellence.”
Commenting on the global expansion, Mr. Abdul Salam K.P, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group, noted, “Community upliftment has been an integral part of our brand DNA since our inception. Through the Hunger Free World initiative, we have seen how access to daily nutrition can transform not just individual lives but entire communities. Extending this program to Ethiopia is another step toward our mission of eradicating hunger and fostering education equity globally. We are committed to making a measurable, lasting difference in the lives of children and families who need it most.”
Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, MD – International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, added, “The expansion of the Hunger Free World initiative to Ethiopia is driven by our steadfast belief that access to nutritious meals and quality education forms the foundation of a brighter future for all children, regardless of their socio-economic background. In the initial phase of the program, we shall be working with 5 schools at Adama City, located in Oromia region, which has around 11,000 children. In addition to the school feeding program, our initiatives in Ethiopia will also include scholarships, mentorship programs, digital literacy, library development, and more. With the invaluable support of the Ethiopian government, this mission reflects our commitment to holistic development and sustainable impact.”
The Ethiopian programme will follow a community-centric model aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Partnerships for the Goals. It will also involve local schools, suppliers, and community stakeholders to create employment and strengthen local ownership.
The Hunger Free World initiative remains one of Malabar Group’s most prominent ESG efforts, supported by the company’s longstanding mandate of contributing 5% of its net profits to social responsibility programmes across countries where it operates.
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