The Philippine government has allocated P17.8 billion for the 2027 public schools feeding program to provide nutritious meals to undernourished children in public schools and day care centers. House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan announced the funding during National Children's Month in November, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition for children's learning and development. The proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program includes P11.4 billion for the school-based feeding program and P6.4 billion for the supplementary feeding program. Libanan stressed that Congress has a responsibility to scrutinize government spending and inform citizens about how public funds are used, particularly for programs benefiting vulnerable sectors. He also highlighted that addressing child malnutrition through these feeding programs can help remove hunger as a barrier to learning, giving children a stronger foundation for growth. Additionally, Libanan suggested maximizing the impact of the programs by sourcing food supplies from local farmers and dairy producers, which would support Filipino growers while addressing malnutrition. The announcement comes amid broader discussions about budget allocations and government spending efficiency, with the Senate majority bloc backing a planned purge of the House-approved 2027 national budget bill to remove 'corruption-prone' insertions. This funding allocation reflects the government's commitment to social welfare programs, particularly those targeting children's health and education, as part of ongoing efforts to improve national development outcomes.

SNV joins the School Meals Coalition and hosts a regional workshop in Kampala, bringing together partners across sectors to co-create sustainable, locally led school feeding systems that connect nutri...

#SchoolFeeding #BrazilCooperates #Agenda2030 Since 2007, Brazil has shared its experience in school feeding with more than 80 countries in the Global South through the Brazilian Agency for Cooperation (ABC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE). In partnership with the Centre of Excellence Against Hunger of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Brazil and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the country supports the creation of public policies in other countries, contributes to strengthening family farming, and inspires sustainable programs that ensure nutritious meals for millions of students worldwide. The Brazilian model, based on the National School Feeding Program (PNAE) of the National Fund for Educational Development (FNDE), is an international reference and directly contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, Brazil acts as co-chair of the Coalition for School Feeding, created the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES), and is part of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. Watch the video and learn about the importance of Brazilian international cooperation in school feeding! #SchoolFeeding #BrazilCooperates #Agenda2030

This report is WFP’s flagship publication and the primary reporting mechanism of the School Meals Coalition. It provides an overview of how countries support their children through effective school me...

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