🍛👨‍🎓 #SchoolMeals are more than just a plate of food at school for children, they're proven & powerful levers for economic development for countries. 🎙️Carmen Burbano, Director of the School Meals Coalition Coalition Secretariat & World Food Programme Director of School Meals & Social Protection Service

1ª Reunión Virtual de la UT de Políticas Alimentarias Urbanas de Mercociudades: 📅 Jueves 27 de feb / 12:30 h (GMT-3). 📢 Dirigido a ciudades interesadas en fortalecer las políticas alimentarias urbanas en la región. ✍️ Inscripción bit.ly/41ysU0j 🌎 ¡Te esperamos!

Ciudades de 🇦🇷🇧🇷🇪🇨🇺🇾, junto a referentes de universidades brasileñas y del Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, participaron de la reunión de la Unidad Temática de Políticas Alimentarias Urbanas de Mercociudades. Destinada a presentar y contribuir a la propuesta anual de trabajo.

La Unidad Temática de Políticas Alimentarias Urbanas de Mercociudades fue creada a fines de 2024 con el objetivo de abordar los avances y dificultades de los sistemas alimentarios urbanos, desde la perspectiva de la justicia climática y la inclusión social.

Did you know? Over 87 million children in #Africa now receive school meals—a remarkable increase from 65.9 million in 2022! A testament to growing commitment to child nutrition & education. #ADSF2025 #SchoolMeals #EndHunger #FeedingTheFuture

📚🎓 Education drives sustainable development! This month we're spotlighting how Food and Agriculture Organization advances #SDG4 to build a food-secure future for all. From school meals to farmer field schools, FAO empowers communities with the knowledge & skills to thrive. ➡️bit.ly/3Dcu8Vy

🌍🥘 In the past 2 years, #Africa has reached 21 million MORE children with #SchoolMeals—bringing the total to 87 million children in 2024 mainly through government budgets. 📈 Today, 44 African countries are members of the School Meals Coalition Coalition, ensuring that more children

In just two years, Africa has reached 21 million MORE children with #SchoolMeals - bringing the total to 87 million - mainly through government budgets. On the African Day of School Feeding, WFP stands with governments to sustain progress & scale up so no child goes to school

#ADSF2025 #AfSchoolFeeding — 🇰🇪 #Nairobi Dishi Na County 🍽️Subsidized lunches in primary schools 📈Tap2Eat wristbands for pre-payment & data collection 👏Improved attendance, performance & reduced nutritional gaps More in #MUFPP report! tinyurl.com/2skwtwt2 School Meals Coalition

#ADSF2025 #AfSchoolFeeding — 🇪🇹 #AddisAbaba 🍽️ Universal school meals since 2019, serving 500,000 students daily (2 meals) 👩‍👧‍👦 10,120 new jobs, with focus on women empowerment 🏫 255 institutions involved 🔗 More in #MUFPP report! tinyurl.com/2skwtwt2 School Meals Coalition

In crisis-hit parts of Africa, WFP school meals offer a vital lifeline to kids - and their families. In just 2 years, Africa has reached 21M MORE children with #SchoolMeals - bringing the total to 87M - mainly through government budgets. #ADSF2025 Read: tinyurl.com/2hupdw22

🍲👩🏽‍🏫 Investing in #SchoolMeals = investing in our children! Quality nutrition is key to securing children’s education & growth. WFP works with governments across #Africa to expand and enhance national school meals programmes. #ADSF2025

📣 We are hiring! 2 exciting opportunities to be part of the #MUFPP Secretariat Team: 📌 Communication Officer 📌 MUFPP Officer Apply now! servizi.comune.milano.it/web/guest/dett…

🧑‍💻 Join us on March 21st for the webinar 'Water and Food Systems: A Key Nexus for Urban Food Policies,' presenting the 3rd report of a series, developed with AICS Cooperazione_it ⏰ 9 AM CET | ⏰ 4 PM CET 🔗 Register here! milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org/webinar-water-… #worldwaterday Fondazione Cariplo EStà - Economia e Sostenibilità

💫 It's #InternationalSchoolMealsDay! ➡️️#SchoolMeals are more than just a plate of food at school, they ALSO support: 📚 Education  🍛Nutrition  💰Families  🌱Agriculture  🌳Local economies  Investing in school meals today = Investing in children & nations! 🔗Learn more:

🍛🎓 #SchoolMeals are an investment, not a cost. 💰For every $1 invested, school meal programmes generate $7–$35 in economic returns, strengthening national economies & creating long-term benefits for children, families, and local agriculture. 🎙️ Carmen Burbano explains how 👇

To put children first, we need national leadership to build strong, lasting #SchoolMeals: ✔️ 100+ govs in the School Meals Coalition Coalition embed meals in policies & budgets. ✔️ World Food Programme helped 50+ govs take charge & works with more to strengthen policies, funding & capacity. #ISMD2025

💫 #InternationalSchoolMealsDay! 🍽️Investing in school meals =🌱 investing in the future of children & nations. That’s why #mufpp is part of the School Meals Coalition working alongside governments, partners & experts to strengthen school meal programmes. milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org/cities-feeding… #ISMD2025

📅 Join us on April 1 for the official launch webinar of the 🏆 Milan Pact Awards 2025. Learn about the 7th edition, how to submit your city's practices & discover the new MUFPP Fellowship Programme Report. Register now! ➡️ tinyurl.com/3pmfd7nj AICS Cooperazione_it Fondazione Cariplo

📣 We’re excited to launch the 2025 Edition of the #MilanPactAwards 🏆! The international prize for the most innovative urban food policies promoted by Milan Urban Food Policy Pact & Fondazione Cariplo ▶️ Check out Anna Scavuzzo, Vice Mayor of Comune di Milano, presenting the initiative! AICS Cooperazione_it Food Policy Milano