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WFP Welcomes US$9.3 Million Contribution from Republic of Korea to Support School Nutrition and Agriculture in Northern Côte d'Ivoire

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a US$9.3 million contribution from the Government of the Republic of Korea to promote health and nutrition, combat food insecurity, and foster inclusive development in northern Côte d'Ivoire. The funding, provided through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), will support 50,000 school children in 200 primary schools across four regions, enabling WFP to deliver locally sourced, nutritious meals from 2025 to 2029. The assistance aims to support students' well-being, concentration, and academic success, while also supporting 100 smallholder farmer groups with training and technical assistance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US$9.3 million contribution from the Government of the Republic of Korea will support 50,000 school children in 200 primary schools across northern Côte d'Ivoire.
  • The funding, provided through KOICA, will enable WFP to deliver locally sourced, nutritious meals to students from 2025 to 2029, supporting their well-being, concentration, and academic success.
  • WFP will also support 100 smallholder farmer groups with training and technical assistance, helping boost the quality and quantity of their produce and establish a direct link with school canteens to stimulate rural economies.
  • The project aims to leverage expertise across education, health, and agriculture to build a resilient and sustainable school feeding system aligned with national priorities.
  • WFP provides school meals to over 166,000 students in 733 schools across Côte d'Ivoire, demonstrating the scale and reach of its commitment to children's well-being and educational success.
  • The project will also improve access to hand washing in schools and support hygiene, health, and nutrition education among students and communities.

Statistics:

  • US$9.3 million: Value of the contribution from the Government of the Republic of Korea.
  • 50,000: Number of school children to be supported with nutritious meals.
  • 200: Number of primary schools to benefit from the project.
  • 2025-2029: Period during which the project will be implemented.
  • 100: Number of smallholder farmer groups to be supported with training and technical assistance.
  • 166,000: Number of students receiving school meals from WFP in Côte d'Ivoire.

Sources:

  • World Food Programme (WFP)
  • Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
  • Government of the Republic of Korea
  • Ministry of National Education and Literacy, Côte d'Ivoire
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Côte d'Ivoire
  • Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, Côte d'Ivoire

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