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In Numbers
USD 2.2 million six-month net funding requirements (February to July 2025) representing 48 percent of total requirements
64.48 of food assistance distributed to 217 neighbourhood care points (NCPs)
6,154 people assisted in January 2025
Operational Updates
Budget revision: The WFP Eswatini Country Office (CO) is currently working on a budget revision that is expected to be approved by April 2025.
Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF): In January, the CO held a meeting with retailers to work on the planning, logistics, communication and delivery order for the next distribution phase under the HGSF planned to resume in the second school term in May 2025. The CO has now organized a work plan with clear responsibilities for the next distribution of eggs and vegetables to schools. The project is expected to resume in May.
Children Social Food Safety Net: In January, WFP provided support to approximately 6,154 orphaned and vulnerable children (OVCs) in 217 neighbourhood care points (NCPs). WFP is also supporting the government of Eswatini with the development of standard operation procedures for NCPs to provide guidelines for the Social Centres in alignment with the NCP strategy. This aims to improve the efficiency and standardization of NCP operations while fostering accountability and ensuring proper registration of NCPs.
Livelihood Projects: WFP is working in collaboration with the UNDP to enhance the capacity of local farmers by providing support for energy efficiency. This initiative will benefit two schools, six NCPs and two smallholder farmers with the aim of improving sustainability and operational efficiency in their agricultural activities.
Operational Challenges: WFP is expected to reduce direct implementation and use cooperating partners as well as capacitate the national government. With the existing reduced CO structure, the office is segregating duties and assigning activities to personnel to fulfil the implementation of planned activities and provide necessary support to the government.
Achievements: The new Head of Office has successfully joined and settled in the CO to provide support to colleagues and office operations. He is currently being introduced as per protocol to partners, embassies and other organizations WFP is working with. The CO has successfully completed a session on the Annual Performance Plan.