Attachments
In Numbers
149 mt of food distributed
US$ 7.51 million net funding requirements (July – December 2024)
90,215 people assisted
Operational Updates
- Under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, WFP assisted in organizing provincial consultation meetings to collect valuable feedback on the national food fortification strategy in Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces, with Government stakeholders, civil society and the private sector. Additionally, sensitization meetings with the private sector in both provinces were held to raise awareness about the importance and cost-benefits of fortified rice for collaborations in the future.
- With technical support from WFP, 19,749 people benefited from 112 mt of fortified rice at a subsidized price in Karnali province through the Food Management and Trading Company Limited. WFP also reviewed the first ever national fair price shop guideline for finalization and approval by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.
- WFP has taken on the role of Chair of the Social Protection Task Team (SPTT) for the coming year, starting in June. The SPTT is developing an action plan to collaborate on social protection initiatives with the Government and other involved agencies across Nepal. The inaugural meeting under WFP’s leadership was successfully held, with the World Bank serving as co-chair.
- A food safety compliance assessment was conducted at 12 schools across five districts across Sudurpaschim and Bagmati provinces. This assessment aimed to evaluate kitchen practices at schools, ensuring they meet the highest standards of food safety. The assessment was part of an ongoing initiative led by WFP across five countries: Bangladesh, Jordan, Mozambique, Lebanon and Nepal.
- WFP provided technical support at a week-long provincial level comprehensive nutrition specific intervention training for key Government health workers. This training, organized by the Health Service Directorate of Karnali Province, aimed at enhancing the capacity of participants in managing and delivering nutrition-specific programmes, covering infant and young child feeding, management of acute malnutrition, and social behaviour change, among others. The training includes practical sessions to ensure participants can effectively apply the knowledge and skills in real-world settings.
- WFP completed all 144 co-financing schemes under the Local Infrastructure Support Project (LISP) in Karnali and Lumbini Provinces. These initiatives have provided employment opportunities for 8,432 households impacted by the western Nepal earthquake in November 2023. In addition, 20 provincial governments in Lumbini and Karnali have been selected for the scale up of LISP.
- WFP organized 14 advocacy and programme orientation events in Madhesh province on the Mother and Child Health and Nutrition programme. These events successfully garnered commitments from elected officials to allocate budget for nutrition. There was a collective agreement to work in partnership with WFP-supported initiatives to enhance the overall nutritional status at the local level.