With this contribution, WFP will provide daily hot and nutritious meals made from Japanese rice along with fresh vegetables that will be locally procured from smallholder farmers. The assistance will target 137 government-owned and government-supported primary schools across six chiefdoms facing acute food insecurity and prone to climate shocks.
"The Government of Japan aims for this contribution to help address food insecurity and enhance education in the Pujehun district, aligning with the government's human capital development efforts through the Free Quality Initiative," said Hisanobu Mochizuki, Ambassador of Japan to Sierra Leone.
Japan has been WFP's second largest donor over the past five years, providing consistent food assistance through WFP for nearly US$15 million.
"This donation confirms the Government of Japan's commitment to improving educational outcomes in Sierra Leone. It ensures hunger does not stop children from learning and achieving their dreams," said Yvonne Forsen, Representative and Country Director of WFP Sierra Leone.
