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In Numbers
- 1,874 people assisted In May 2025
- USD 1.8 m six months (June – November 2025) net funding requirements
Operational Updates
• As part of the Healthy Lifestyle Campaign, WFP conducted healthy food trainings in 30 schools in Aragatsotn, Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor, Lori, Tavush and Syunik regions, reaching 660 children. In May, 370 students joined co-creation sessions on healthy recipe preparation, gaining practical skills in meal planning. These activities aimed to promote healthy eating habits and empower children to make informed food choices. The trainings were carried out jointly with the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health and Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), emphasizing a collaborative approach to childhood nutrition.
• In May, WFP accelerated implementation of the “Capacity Strengthening of Water Users Associations (WUA) of Armenia” project, which consists of six training modules on engineering, legal, institutional, accounting, human resources, and procurement. These modules were delivered in collaboration with National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA). Trainings commenced in late April and continued through May at NPUA facilities, each module lasting 5 to 6 days with total participation of 125 employees. Field visits and practical sessions took place in 15 WUA water points.
• WFP continued daily milk and wholegrain cookie distribution to schoolchildren in nine schools of Lori region and Yerevan as part of the” Milk to Schools” project". To address lactose intolerance concerns, noninvasive breath tests were conducted selectively for 76 students. Additionally, in May, an educational puppet show “The Power of Milk” was staged in all nine schools, engaging 1,089 children. The interactive performances promoted the nutritional benefits of milk and were attended by WFP management team, partners, as well as local athletes, all encouraging healthy diet and habits.