On November 15, 2024, ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, a coalition of governments, multilateral development banks, UN agencies and major philanthropic organizations announced an ambitious initiative to double the reach of school meal programmes in low and lower middle income countries by 2030.
This announcement is part of the upcoming launch of the Global Alliance Against Poverty and Hunger, a pivotal role under Brazil’s presidency of G20 to combat hunger and poverty worldwide.
The initiative targets providing school meals to 150 million children, more than twice the current number in these countries. By ensuring every child in school receives at least one nutritious meal daily, the programme aims to address childhood hunger while boosting access to education and improving learning outcomes.
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Key measures include: Enhanced financing, strengthened coordination and improved provision.
The announcement underscores the commitment of the School Meals Association, a network of over 100 governments and 130 partners to make universal school meals a reality. This effort highlights the broader agenda of the global alliance, which seeks to accelerate progress toward eradicating hunger and poverty globally ,aligning with Sustainable Development goals (SDGS).
The initiative marks a significant step forward in addressing systemic issues of hunger and education inequity in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions.
By Jane Riana
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