Childhood Obesity: opportunities for health promotion at the local level
On Wednesday, June 2nd, an online event brought together experts, local…
Publication: Country Cases: Kenya
The document, produced in partnership with WFP Kenya and the Government of Kenya, details the country’s journey in developing its national school feeding programme and the role of the WFP Centre of Excellence in this process. Home-grown school meals represent the leading school-based programme in Kenya since 1980. Initially, 240,000 children in primary and pre-primary schools were covered by the programme, in arid and semi-arid areas. The introduction of Free Primary Education in January 2003 boosted school enrolment and, by 2007, School Meals reached more than 1.2 million school children. The programme has, therefore, become a reference and has inspired other developing countries, such as Namibia and Zambia.
Country Cases: Kenya
The WFP Centre of Excellence against Hunger Brazil has just…
Publicação: Policy Brief #1 Obesidade infantil
A obesidade infantil é um desafio global para a saúde e para a sociedade cuja prevalência apresenta-se em constante crescimento. Por isso, ambientes promotores da saúde – que favorecem a alimentação adequada e saudável – e a prática de atividade física são importantes fatores para prevenção da obesidade nesta fase da vida. Este Policy Brief apresenta informações para contribuir na elaboração de estratégias por gestores públicos no nível local (gestores municipais e estaduais) para a prevenção e o cuidado da obesidade infantil. O documento é composto por seis perguntas e respostas objetivas para facilitar a compreensão sobre um tema tão sensível que pode mudar a realidade do seu município.
WFP Centre of Excellence Brazil joins launch of global school feeding consortium
On Thursday, 27th May, an event marked the launch…
Ministry of Health, WFP and ABC promote live on Childhood Obesity and Healthy Cities
The Ministry of Health, through the General Coordination of…
WFP Centre of Excellence takes part in debate on the effects of the pandemic on the SDGs
What are the impacts arising from the COVID-19 pandemic…
WFP Centre of Excellence and Transforma Brasil sign partnership to develop solutions to fight hunger
The WFP Centre of Excellence against Hunger and the national…
Breastfeeding: a healthy practice for mothers and babies
Ensuring that the baby receives the right nutrients in the…
WFP Centre of Excellence, Brazil and Peru participate in event on home-grown school meals
On May 11th and 13th, more than 100 people…