CERF-funded Project
Kenya
Provision of School Meals to vulnerable school children in four Drought stricken Counties of Kenya (23-UF-WFP-029)
| Grant | $3,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Recipient UN Agency | WFP |
| Emergency type | Drought |
| Window | Underfunded Emergencies |
| Sector | Food Assistance |
| Group of people targeted | Other affected persons |
| Number of people targeted | 461,000 |
| Implementation dates | | |
Project overview
The main objective of WFP's CERF-funded project was to provide school meals to vulnerable children in drought-affected counties of Kenya. Through collaboration with the National Council for Nomadic Education in Kenya (NACONEK), WFP procured 2,709.3 metric tons of food, including maize, beans, and fortified vegetable oil, benefiting 459,203 schoolchildren across 1,347 primary schools, including 6,854 children with disabilities. Additionally, 2,415 school meal programme managers were trained in food management, safety, and accountability. The project improved school attendance, reduced dropout rates, and provided critical support to children in food-insecure regions​.