Liberia Strengthens Partnership with World Food Programme Following Approval of New Country Strategic Plan.

Liberia Strengthens Partnership with World Food Programme Following Approval of New Country Strategic Plan

The Government of Liberia has welcomed the approval of the World Food Programme (WFP) Country Strategic Plan (2026–2030), marking an important step in strengthening national efforts to improve school feeding, nutrition, and human capital development.

During the recent WFP Executive Board session in Rome, the Liberian delegation, led by Minister of Education Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, engaged WFP leadership, Executive Board members, and development partners on priorities that support Liberia’s education and development agenda.

The newly approved Country Strategic Plan places strong emphasis on strengthening national systems, including school feeding, emergency preparedness and response, and resilient supply chains. These priorities align closely with Liberia’s ongoing efforts to improve access to education and child well-being.

Through initiatives such as the Back to My Classroom Campaign and the National School Feeding Program, Liberia is working to ensure that children not only return to school but remain in school and are able to learn. Nearly 240,000 learners currently benefit from school meals, with a national target of reaching approximately 332,000 learners in more than 1,900 schools by 2029.

The Ministry of Education appreciates the continued partnership of the World Food Programme and other development partners as Liberia advances sustainable, nationally led solutions that strengthen education, improve nutrition, and expand opportunities for every child.

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