Training on the Sustainable Schools methodology begins for Saint Kitts and Nevis

Virtual course focused on school gardens aims at 50 professionals linked to the school feeding programme Brasília, Brazil, September 12, 2024 – On September 10, the ‘School Gardens Course: Implementing the Sustainable Schools Methodology’ started in Saint Kitts and Nevis. This training is an initiative of Brazil-FAO International Cooperation on school feeding and the Sustainable […]

The role of school feeding in food security was highlighted during the South-South Cooperation Day celebration

The Government of Brazil and Rome-based United Nations agencies reflected on the alliance to promote South-South cooperation, which is based on the exchange of knowledge, experiences, technologies, and resources. Paulo Beraldo and Palova Brito Brasília, Brazil, September 11, 2024 – School feeding was one of the highlighted topics at the South-South Cooperation Day celebration during […]

RAES Participates in the Regional Workshops on Agrifood Systems Transformation and Nutrition Commitments for Growth-N4G, in Panama

Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) came together for a regional dialogue aimed at advancing sustainability throughout the agrifood system, making it more sustainable and nutrition-sensitive. They proposed adopting the food-based dietary guidelines (GABSA) as a key measure to achieve food security, the right to food, improved nutrition, and ensure access to fresh, […]

Course in Food and Nutrition Education is Highlighted at FAO Transforms Fair

The course emerged from a partnership between Brazil-FAO International Cooperation and FAO Campus Paulo Beraldo Brasília, Brazil, September 5, 2024 – The course in food and nutrition education (FNE) offered to professionals from four countries was highlighted as an innovative regional experience at the FAO Transforma Fair 2024, a platform designed to increase visibility and […]

PNAE will be part of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

School feeding programme managed by FNDE will be shared with other countries within the scope of the Global Alliance proposed by Brazil Brasília, Brazil, July 29, 2024 – The National School Feeding Programme (PNAE) – coordinated by the Ministry of Education (MEC) through the National Fund for the Development of Education (FNDE) – will be […]

Fighting inequality at the heart of the international agenda: Brazil calls on the world to take part in the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

The historical moment marks a decisive step in Brasil’s G20 presidency. Member countries and international organizations approved the documents, creating the Alliance by acclamation Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 24, 2024 – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Minister of Social Development and Assistance, Family, and the Fight against Hunger, Wellington Dias, took […]

Joint publication on school gardens gathers experiences from six countries

The document was prepared by FNDE, the WFP Center of Excellence against Hunger in Brazil, FAO, and ABC; the publication is available in this post. Brasília, Brazil, July 9, 2024 – Demonstrating how school gardens can contribute to the improvement of school feeding programmes across different continents and identifying best practices in management, design, and […]