Advancing sustainable school meal programs in Kenya and beyond

The recent Ministerial Meeting of the School Meals Coalition in Nairobi highlighted the urgent need to bolster support for School Meal Programs (SMPs) and illustrate Kenya’s leadership in climate-resilient initiatives.

For 20 percent of children in Kenya, a school meal may be their only nutritious meal of the day, making access to these programs essential for combating hunger and promoting educational equity across the African continent.