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 initiatives, participation in events, and efforts to strengthen school feeding programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean. To recall the main actions of this period and give visibility to the initiatives developed throughout the year, RAES produced this retrospective content.
1. 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, food and nutrition education, sustainability and community participation to strengthen school feeding programmes. Around 300 professionals from 20 countries took part.
Learn more:https://redraes.org/en/raes-exhibition-reveals-innovations-transforming-student-nutrition-across-the-region/
Get to know the experiences presented in the RAES Exhibition:
Watch the recording of the RAES Exhibition (available in Spanish):
2. RAES member countries discuss proposed regional agenda for school feeding
Sixteen countries discussed the RAES Network’s priorities for the next four years. Countries will have a period to review the document and submit comments and suggestions until January 26, 2026. The final agreed version will be presented at the next RAES meeting, scheduled for February 2026.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/member-countries-of-the-sustainable-school-feeding-network-raes-discuss-proposed-regional-agenda-for-school-feeding/
3. RAES participates in public policy forum in the Dominican Republic
RAES took part in events and high level meetings to discuss about school feeding.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/raes-participates-in-public-policy-forum-in-the-dominican-republic/
4. 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 feeding programmes during the CFS annual meeting.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/raes-at-the-cfs-countries-debate-partnerships-and-sustainable-financing-for-school-feeding/
5. 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 school feeding.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/over-1600-participants-from-14-countries-complete-training-promoted-by-the-sustainable-school-feeding-network/
Watch the testimonies of the participants of the SFP in Focus (available in Spanish):
Access the content of the SFP in Focus: https://redraes.org/en/training-and-courses/
6. Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean exchange experiences on school feeding programmes in the Amazon
Representatives from 15 Latin American and Caribbean countries took part in an international meeting in Manaus to learn about the challenges and opportunities of school feeding programmes in the Amazon, exchange experiences, and strengthen regional cooperation.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/countries-of-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-exchange-experiences-on-school-feeding-programs-in-the-amazon/
Watch the video of the mission in Manaus, Amazon (subtitles in English):
See pictures of the mission: https://www.flickr.com/photos/92702310@N07/albums/72177720328685132
7. RAES member countries participate in the 2nd Summit of the School Meals Coalition in Fortaleza
The event was held in Fortaleza, Brazil, from September 18 to 19.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/fortaleza-will-host-the-largest-global-meeting-on-school-feeding-raes-to-participate/
8. At the XI Regional School Feeding Forum, RAES is highlighted as a key strategy for strengthening school meals across the region
The event was organized by the Government of Honduras and the World Food Programme in San Pedro Sula, from July 15 to 17.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/at-the-xi-regional-school-feeding-forum-raes-is-highlighted-as-a-key-strategy-for-strengthening-school-meals-across-the-region/
9. RAES Network presents its work at UN event on financing for sustainable development
Event discussed financing initiatives for policies capable of promoting sustainable development
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/raes-network-presents-its-work-at-un-event-on-financing-for-sustainable-development/
10. RAES participates in training for school cooks and nutritionists of PNAE Brazil
The event was aimed at school cooks and nutritionists working in the National School Feeding Programme.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/sustainable-school-feeding-network-participates-in-training-for-school-cooks-and-nutritionists-of-pnae-brazil/
11. RAES representatives attend the V International Cuba Health Convention 2025
The Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) took part in debates on key issues related to school feeding programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/raes-representatives-participate-in-the-5th-cuba-salud-2025-international-convention/
More pictures of the event in Cuba:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/148210160@N03/albums/72177720325449176/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/148210160@N03/albums/72177720325366150/
12. RAES participates in international seminar in Chile on school feeding legislation and regulatory frameworks
Chile is currently discussing a draft bill on school feeding.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/raes-participates-in-international-seminar-in-chile-on-school-feeding-legislation-and-regulatory-frameworks/
13. 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.
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/raes-participates-in-the-global-n4g-summit-and-parallel-event-organized-by-the-governments-of-brazil-and-france/
Human stories
School combats waste and teaches sustainability to new generations with food and nutrition education initiatives
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/school-combats-waste-and-teachers-sustainability-to-new-generations-food-nutrition-education-sao-caetano/
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 importance of school food and nutrition
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/the-transformative-power-of-school-meals/
Food and Nutrition Education is a reality in all schools of Capitão Leônidas Marques, in Brazil
Learn more: https://redraes.org/en/food-and-nutrition-education-is-a-reality-in-all-schools-of-capitao-leonidas-marques-in-brazil/