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School feeding featured in thematic session at FAO Regional Conference
Brasília, Brazil, March 2, 2026 – The transformative potential of school feeding programmes was the focus of the thematic session National School Feeding Programme: Sustainable
FAO report: Latin America and the Caribbean advances in eradicating hunger for the fourth consecutive year
According to the publication of FAO, IFAD, PAHO, UNICEF and WFP, undernourishment and food insecurity dropped, though concerns remain around the cost of a healthy
Article: Latin America and the Caribbean moves forward in eradicating hunger. A challenge that allows no pauses
By Rene Orellana Halkyer, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for Latin America and the Caribbean
School feeding as a strategic policy at LARC39
Brasília, Brazil, 25 February 2026 – The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) will be held in Brasília, Brazil, from
RAES member countries advance in consolidating the regional school feeding agenda and define next steps
Paulo Beraldo Brasília, Brazil, 25 February 2026 – The focal points of the member countries of the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) took part in
Latin America and the Caribbean discuss the future of food security at the 39th FAO Regional Conference
From March 2 to 6, in Brasilia, Brazil, the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean will be held, the main political
39 Conferencia Regional de la FAO – LARC
The FAO Regional Conference is an official forum convened every two years, where Ministers of Agriculture and senior officials from the Member States of the
With more than 230 participants from across Chile: Junaeb, FAO, UNICEF and RAES conclude training in food and nutrition education
The programme implemented by the Government of Chile received technical assistance from the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES). Santiago, Chile, January 7, 2026 — The
FAO launches International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 to accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment in agrifood systems
Designated by the UN, the Year will highlight women’s essential roles and push for global action to tackle the structural barriers they face Rome –
Retrospective: Find out about the main RAES’ activities throughout 2025
In 2025, the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) carried out an intensive agenda of activities, marked by the exchange of experiences, the production of capacity-building
Local food procurement from smallholder farmers can increase food security and nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean
A United Nations study shows that directing public food purchases to local family farmers can boost production, diversify diets, and generate inclusive economic growth. Santiago,
School of Flavours: 4th edition of the school cooks’ reality show premieres on 20 December
Production highlights the knowledge of Indigenous, Quilombola and riverine communities and higlight the importance of school meals The fourth edition of the reality show portraying
RAES Exhibition reveals innovations transforming student nutrition across the region
During the event promoted by FAO, the Government of Brazil and RAES, 11 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean presented solutions that integrate technology,
Event: 10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference
The National Farm to School Network presents the 10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference, taking place December 1–4, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Farm
RAES member countries discuss proposed regional agenda for school feeding
Sixteen countries discussed the RAES Network’s priorities for the next four years. Paulo Beraldo and Palova Brito Brasília, Brazil, 1 December 2025 – The Executive
RAES participates in public policy forum in the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, November 26, 2025 – The Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) participated this week in the Public Policy Forum for the Prevention of
RAES takes part in Asbraer’s 68th General Assembly
Event brought together leaders from across Brazil and highlighted progress, challenges, and the need to strengthen technical assistance, rural extension, agricultural research, and land regularization
COP30: Urgent Financing to Transform Agrifood Systems
Climate change is no longer a future threat: it is a reality that is reshaping agrifood systems and compromising global food security. Its impacts are
PNAE stands out in presentation at COP30
Created 70 years ago, the programme guarantees more than 50 million meals a day for nearly 40 million students in the Brazilian public school system,
Brazil’s Ministry of Education presents Environmental Education Policy at COP30
The Ministry presented the policy during a panel that marked the beginning of its participation in the conference in Belém. Belém, Pará, 12 November 2025
COP 30: some of the key themes at the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference
Brasília, 6 November 2025 – The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), hosted by Brazil, brings together world leaders, experts, and organizations to drive
Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) organizes exhibition of school feeding initiatives developed by its member countries
In the virtual event promoted under the Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Program, country representatives will present good practices, challenges, and lessons learned. The Sustainable School Feeding
Experts workshop: Analyzing the high cost of a healthy diet and food consumption (November 11-12)
Why does Latin America and the Caribbean have the highest cost of a healthy diet globally? What is the link between the cost of a
RAES at the CFS: Countries debate partnerships and sustainable financing for school feeding
Brazil, Kenya and Sweden underlined the importance of partnerships and financing to strengthen school meals programmes during the CFS annual meeting 23 October 2025 –
Video: Reflections on the Role of School Feeding in Sustainable Agrifood Systems
Throughout October, RAES celebrates Food Month by sharing knowledge and experiences to strengthen school feeding programmes across Latin America and the Caribbean. As part of
RAES congratulates the Government of Brazil, especially FNDE, for the implementation of the National School Feeding Programme
Najla Veloso, executive secretary of the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) The celebration of the National School Feeding Day in Brazil, on October 21, 2025,
Video: Reflections on reducing food loss and waste in the context of school feeding
Throughout October, RAES is celebrating Food Month by sharing knowledge and experiences to strengthen school feeding programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean. In the
RAES participates in the 53rd Committee on World Food Security (CFS)
The Network will participate in a side event where it will be represented by Paola Barbieri, project analyst at the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), and
Watch the video of the RAES technical mission in the Amazon with 15 countries
The event was carried out between 18 and 21 August, 2025; see the video below. Representatives from 15 Latin American and Caribbean countries gained deeper
New publication presents an overview of 15 years of international cooperation in school feeding in Latin America and the Caribbean
Document brings together the main findings of a joint work trajectory developed between the Government of Brazil and FAO in the region. Paulo Beraldo and
How can school feeding programmes be financed? Hear the thoughts of international experts on the matter.
On World Food Day, RAES encourages reflection on a topic of great importance for public policy: financing. We value knowledge generation and, on this occasion,
RAES participates in an event on food and nutrition education in Paraguay
Dialogue on FNE brought together more than 450 professionals from the country and took place as part of the celebrations for World Food Day in
Over 1,600 participants from 14 countries complete training promoted by the Sustainable School Feeding Network
The “School Feeding in Focus” exchange cycle, promoted by FAO and the Government of Brazil, addressed the different components necessary to ensure the sustainability of
Law expands family farming purchases for the Brazilian National School Feeding Programme
Almost half of school feeding purchases (45%) must now be made directly from farmers, settlements, and traditional communities, with priority given to formal and informal
Closing session of the exchange cycle: “PAE in Focus 2025: Understanding challenges and building pathways toward sustainable school feeding”
The PAE in Focus 2025 exchange cycle, available in Spanish, which has offered sessions full of learning and collective building toward sustainable school feeding, will
Brazil approves strategy to reduce food loss and waste
Announced on the date when the world celebrates awareness of the topic, the measure foresees actions at all stages of food production, distribution, and consumption.
Family farming contributes to improved school performance in Brazil, study reveals
Research by Ipea indicates an estimated increase of 2.85 points in Portuguese and 2.91 points in mathematics in 2013, and 2.57 and 3.34 points, respectively,
Oscar Requena, Minister of Education of Belize, highlights RAES’s technical support in the region
Paulo Beraldo Brasilia, Brazil, September 26, 2025 – The Minister of Education, Science and Technology of Belize, Oscar Requena, emphasized the relevance of the work
RAES member countries participate in the 2nd Summit of the School Meals Coalition in Fortaleza
Brasília, Brazil, September 22, 2025 – The member countries of the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) participated in the 2nd Global Summit of the School
In Belize, FAO and chef Sean Kuylen train over 100 school cooks under the National Healthy Start Feeding Program
Over 100 school cooks received hands-on training with renowned Chef Sean Kuylen through an FAO project, equipping them to prepare healthier, locally sourced meals for