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In Numbers
19,438 people assisted
42.2 mt of food assistance distributed
US$113,550 of cash assistance distributed
Operational Updates
Improving Healthy Diets for Preschool Children
- At the request of the Ministry of Education and Science, WFP initiated efforts to improve the quality, efficiency, and safety of meals for preschool children. WFP assessed 12 preschool institutions, pre-selected by the Ministry, to pilot enhanced meals. The assessment identified key needs in capacity building (such as training for cooks, menu development, safety standards, procurement procedures, etc.) and infrastructure upgrades (including water supply, sewerage, electricity, ventilation, heating, storage facilities, and kitchen equipment). The findings will inform WFP and its partners in preparing kindergartens to offer diverse and nutritious meals to children.
Engaging Communities into Programme Design
- To promote community-driven programming and strengthen local ownership of WFP initiatives, WFP conducted community level consultations (CLCs) in 31 villages nationwide, engaging over 500 women and men through focus group discussions. The CLCs brought together a diverse range of local stakeholders, including community members, participants, women, youth, activists, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups. These consultations provided valuable insights into community concerns, needs, and priorities, ensuring that WFP’s support is better aligned with the green, sustainable, and resilient development of these communities. This approach aligns with the WFP Global Community Engagement Strategy for Accountability to Affected Populations.
Enhancing Farmer Resilience with Conservation Agriculture Techniques
- WFP provided 120 mt of organic fertilizers to its local partners who support WFP in promoting climatesmart agricultural techniques among farmers in the Yssyk-Kul, Jalal-Abad, Osh, and Naryn provinces. The partners will establish and manage sustainable revolving funds to help smallholder farmers access essential agricultural inputs, including organic fertilizers and winter and spring wheat seeds necessary for implementing minimum tillage technology on rainfed lands. This project aims to improve wheat production and increase the incomes and resilience of smallholder farmers.