Peiman Milani

Minister of State Claudette Irere met with representatives from the Rockefeller Foundation, Vanguard Economics, and Solid Africa to explore strategies for enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of the national school feeding programme.

It was great to welcome back our partners from @RockefellerFdn, whose support is driving sustainable nutrition systems e.g. the Rwamagana school-feeding kitchen, expanding our Farm-to-Plate model for better student nutrition.

Thank you to the Government of #Brazil🇧🇷, co-chair of the @SchoolMeals_ Coalition, for hosting the 2nd Global Summit in Fortaleza! Brazil's national programme is one we can all learn from & the Summit gave governments & partners a platform to come together and to drive action.

Powerful step from @RockefellerFdn @rajshah: a $100M commitment to reach 100 million children with nutritious #SchoolMeals! This is what it takes: strategic investments to help governments build national systems that can drive sustainable & lasting change for children. #N4GParis

A new #impact evaluation from @WFP_Jordan shows: 🍎Healthier school meals🟰better nutrition 💪More physical activity & 🗒️Fewer absences ✅School feeding programmes can improve children’s well-being & learning environments ➡️Read it here bit.ly/4jvSQkc #EducationDay

3️⃣ days until this #IFPRIPolicySeminar 📌 School meals in the 21st century – emerging evidence and future directions 📅 Jan.28 🕘9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST 🎫 Register here: bit.ly/schoolmeals- @PMenonIFPRI @simonelomb @b_lerva @ManKatundu @StephaneVerguet @pmilani @MiaBlakstad

📣 Save the date! 📌 School meals in the 21st century – emerging #evidence and future directions 📆 29 Jan, 9:30 AM EST 💬 @PMenonIFPRI @simonelomb @b_lerva @ManKatundu @StephaneVerguet @pmilani @MiaBlakstad 📍In-person & online: bit.ly/schoolmeals-

This evening, PM Dr. Ngirente met with Dr. Roy Steiner, Senior Vice President for the Food Initiative at the Rockefeller Foundation. They discussed the school feeding program, specifically the use of fortified whole grains in school meals to provide nutritious food for children.

Inclusive partnerships enable >4m children in #Rwanda to enjoy nutritious school meals procured from local farmers. Proud for @WFP to be part of this w/ @Rwanda_Edu, @RwandaAgri & @RwandaTrade 🤝 #AFSForum2024

Fortified whole grains and whole blends: A timely food systems shift - ScienceDirect sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Heads up–this latest report from @WorldBank sheds light on how school feeding became one of the largest mechanisms for social protection. A must-read breakdown of how school feeding has evolved as government involvement and commitment has grown.

VALUE ADDITION? Are we truly adding value to our foods? We need to unpack the hidden costs and benefits & rethink outdated notions of value addition. I recommend this op-ed led by @pmilani allafrica.com/stories/202309…

How do diets, nutrition, and health vary across countries by country income and region? A thread on this theme from the Food Systems Countdown Initiative's baseline paper in @NatureFoodJnl Article: nature.com/articles/s4301… Policy report: fao.org/documents/card…

Happy #InternationalSchoolMealsDay! Encouraging to see governments around the world investing in #SchoolMeals, benefitting 418 million school children worldwide. Today & everyday, let's ensure we deliver on this promise—for our children, communities, and future generations!

Thank you to Dr Getachew Feye of @ILRI for representing @CGIAR physically at the launch. I was proudly there virtually! Thanks to #zoom! Research evidence needed to enhance progress in Post-Malabo process. @AU_DARBE @HallenIDRC @pmilani @MoA_Ethiopia @cchefs_idrc @nfp_sdg2

“A Change in Tactics”: #Bahai International Community details “brutal” persecution in #Iran bic.org/news/change-ta…… The Iranian government is using intensified and brutal new tactics to persecute the Baha’i religious minority in Iran, according to a new statement of the Baha’i International Community released today, with a view to “robbing” the Baha’is of a “sense of peace and security in their daily lives." A troubling range of “new and harsh methods” by the authorities have included violent home raids, an increase in the number of Baha’is both in prison and awaiting their summons to jail, punishing property confiscations, denial of burial rights, denial of higher education, and surging official hate speech against the community. #OurStoryIsOne

Farmers displaced and farmlands seized as Iran’s government intensifies Bahá'í religious persecution Farmlands, rice paddies and walnut orchards belonging to Bahá'í families in the village of Ahmadabad, a lush and fertile agricultural community in Mazandaran province, were forcibly seized recently by Iranian officials who claimed the lands on behalf of the Iranian government. #Bahai #Iran

A Christmas gift for Brazilian children: the presidential decree with a comprehensive framework for promoting healthy eating habits in school environments that restricts UPF sale and donation within schools and marketing in nearby areas, and much more. l1nq.com/cujeC

We're thrilled to introduce the outstanding speakers joining us for our Whole Grain Day celebration! 🌾💪 Our second panel, "Whole Grains for Lifelong Health," will dive into the importance of nurturing healthier futures for the younger generation. Don't miss it!

We are very pleased to welcome #Brazil🇧🇷 as the new co-chair of the @SchoolMeals_ Coalition🎉 A renowned world champion💪in the fight against hunger in schools🍽️📚we look forward to your expertise and great leadership in these efforts!