Attachments
In Numbers
- 32,843 people assisted from Oct to Dec 2024
- 15,584 US$ cash-based transfers made
- US$ 17.3 million six-month (Jan 2025 – Jun 2025) net funding requirements
Operational Updates
- WFP officially launched the introduction of fortified rice in Matam Department’s schools in October. The project aims to combat micronutrient deficiencies and promote nutritional security for school children. During the initial phase, the project will reach 61,418 students in 236 schools in Matam Region. An expansion is planned to include other regions in the future.
- WFP has initiated the first round of cash transfers, totalling 3,000,000 FCFA, to support 100 people living with HIV under Phase 3 of the food assistance project in Kolda Department.
- A stabilization and validation meeting for the fortified rice action plan was held with the participation of WFP, the National Council for Nutrition Development (CNDN), and the Senegalese Committee for the Fortification of Food in Micronutrients (COSFAM). In parallel, efforts are ongoing with the Senegalese Agency for Standardization (ASN), as the contracting process for the development of a national standard on fortified rice has been initiated.
- WFP has initiated the development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to enhance the quality of hydro-agricultural infrastructure and equipment procurement. The approach envisions involving experts from MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, as certification agents to ensure compliance with high standards.