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RAES presents the results of a study on the progress and challenges of school feeding in six LAC countries
The results were presented to focal points and representatives of the governments; the findings will guide future regional actions with the support of the Sustainable
Young Colombians complete course as agents of change for the right to school feeding and food culture
With the aim of reflecting and acting in their communities as promoters of an adequate food culture, 71 young people strengthened their capacities through a
Food and Nutrition Education Is a Reality in all Schools of Capitão Leônidas Marques, in Brazil
Public education in this Brazilian city currently serves 1,820 students. Paulo Beraldo Brasília, Brazil, April 10, 2025 – Since 2016, all nine public schools in
New FNDE Resolution Strengthens Women’s Participation in School Feeding Programme
The changes focus on two key areas: prioritizing women in public procurement calls and ensuring that at least 50% of direct purchases from family farms
Regional hybrid dialogue_Towards a New SDG 2 Indicator: Minimum Dietary Diversity
FAO, in its commitment to eradicate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms,promotes universal access to healthy diets. According to the joint declaration
Brazil celebrates 70 years of public school feeding policies
Today, the National School Feeding Program (PNAE) combines the fight against hunger, support for family farming, and nutrition education; the country leads international initiatives such
RAES participates in the global N4G Summit and parallel event organized by the governments of Brazil and France
The Network participated in international meetings reaffirming the role of school feeding as a transformative policy. Brasília, Brazil, March 31, 2025 – The Sustainable School
RAES participates in the Nutrition For Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris and organizes a side event at the Brazilian Embassy in France
The RAES Network will take part in actions organized within the framework of the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit and will also organize a side
Video of the School Meals Day: How Can Public Policies Change Lives?
Today, March 13, we celebrate School Meals Day. An opportunity to reflect on how public policies can change lives. School feeding helps transform agrifood systems, reduce
RAES will participate in Nutrition for Growth (N4G) side event
The Government of Brazil, through the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) and the National Fund for Educational Development (FNDE), together with FAO and the WFP Centre
Results of the study on the analysis of progress in school feeding programmes – AMPAE – are presented to FNDE and ABC
The study is an innovative tool to strengthen the implementation of school feeding programmes, providing evidence on topics and actions that require greater attention. Paulo
March 13: School Meals Day
The transformative power of school meals: a teacher in El Salvador, a student in the Dominican Republic and a farmer in Guatemala connected by the
RAES Member Countries Hold First Meeting of 2025
Virtual meeting gathered 67 professionals from LAC countries. Paulo Beraldo Brasília, Brazil, February 27, 2025 – The Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) held its first
Sustainable School Feeding Network Joins the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
Under the executive secretariat of FAO, RAES is a Brazilian government initiative currently comprising 17 countries. Its participation in the Global Alliance aims to strengthen
RAES presents its experience during the National Meeting of PNAE Brazil
Initiative created by the Brazilian government, with the executive secretariat of FAO, was highlighted in a panel on international cooperation and school feeding. Paulo Beraldo
School combats waste and teaches sustainability to new generations with food and nutrition education initiatives
Around 125 children aged 3 to 5 are impacted by the experience carried out in the city of São Caetano do Sul, in southeastern Brazil
PNAE Brazil National Meeting 2025
The National Meeting of PNAE will bring together around 1,500 participants, including managers, nutritionists, school feeding counselors and experts, to discuss the construction of the
Opinion: Global Challenge, Local Solution: How School Feeding Can Help Address the Climate Crisis
Najla Veloso, Executive Secretary of the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) and Senior School Feeding Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in the UN/2024: Public policies such as school feeding programmes can be part of the solutions to climate change
Climate variability and extreme events reduce agricultural productivity, disrupt food supply chains, and increase prices. In turn, strengthening school feeding programmes and promoting public procurement
Launch of the 2024 Global Survey Report on School Meal Programs
The Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are thrilled to invite you to the official launch of the
Donald Bundy recognizes RAES as a key partner in strengthening school feeding programmes across LAC region
Director of the Research Consortium of the School Meals Coalition emphasized RAES’s potential to showcase best practices and successful experiences of school feeding in the
Global Child Nutrition Foundation publishes recommendations to strengthen school feeding
Final Forum document in Japan outlines priorities, highlights progress, challenges, and actions to transform food systems. Brasília, Brazil, January 16, 2025 – The Global Child
Climate technologies for agrifood systems transformation
Placing food security, climate change and poverty reduction at the forefront
Public Procurement Increase Family Farmers’ Income by up to 106%, Study Reveals; PNAE Brazil Among the Highlights
A study by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) reinforces the importance of programmes such as PNAE to improve nutritional indicators and promote sustainable
Opinion: The Importance of the Sustainable School Feeding Network for Uruguay and the Region
Elisa Bandeira, Specialist in Strategic Processes and Liaison for Food Security and Nutrition at the FAO Representation in Uruguay. Montevideo, December 15, 2024 – The
RAES Shares Its Experience at the Global Child Nutrition Forum in Japan
The work of the RAES Network in LAC since its creation in 2018 was presented, highlighting the formal membership of 17 countries in 2024 and
RAES participates in public procurement seminar and has meeting with JUNAEB in Chile to address school feeding
Santiago, Chile, December 11, 2024 – The Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) participated in a seminar on public procurement in Santiago, Chile, on December 9,
Time’s up for food waste: Brazilian school takes action and students change habits
In Itajaí, a school community transformed its consumption habits following a project on food waste and the adoption of measures to reduce food losses Paulo
What does it mean to be part of the RAES Network?
See the testimony of a country representative. Paulo Beraldo What does being part of RAES mean for the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean?
Interview: ‘School feeding programmes are a virtuous cycle: local farmers increase their income, and students gain access to fresh, quality food’
Najla Veloso, Coordinator of the Project Regional Agenda for Sustainable School Feeding in Latin America and the Caribbean, from the Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Programme. LAfter
Sustainable School Feeding Network strengthened with the joining of 17 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean
The RAES Network, created by the Brazilian government in collaboration with FAO, aims to support countries in implementing and consolidating their school feeding and nutrition
Opinion: School feeding programmes, key against hunger and malnutrition
Najla Veloso, Coordinator of the Regional Agenda for Sustainable School Feeding in Latin America and the Caribbean – Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Program In Latin America
RAES promotes regional exchange on food procurement and supply chain management
Brasília, Brasil, 16 de noviembre de 2024 – En respuesta a una solicitud del equipo técnico del Gobierno de Perú, la Red de Alimentación Escolar
