ISLAMABAD: World Food Program (WFP) Country Director Ms. Koko Oshima has said that WFP is working with the government and other partners to ensure that people have safe and healthy food. Have access to nutritious food.
“Access to nutritious and affordable food remains a critical issue in Pakistan, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and the World Food Program (WFP) is working to address these challenges. As part of its broader efforts to focus on access and affordability, the basic right to food,” he told the agency in an interview.
Explaining the work of his organization, he said that WFP’s approach is rooted in partnership and, together with organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), WFP policy and works on both community. This includes contributing to food security and nutrition policy debates and advocating for stronger social protection systems, he said, adding that at the community level, WFP works with local governments to ensure That people have access to safe, nutritious food.
He said one of WFP’s key initiatives is the Benazir Nashunoma program – a nationwide effort to stop stunting. The program combines health and nutrition services to support mothers and children, especially children under the age of two, he said, adding that through this initiative, WFP is tackling stunting and malnutrition. is seeing promising results in improving outcomes. WFP is also working on school feeding programs and has recently launched a new initiative in Balochistan, he said, adding that the program provides school children with locally grown, nutritious food. provides them with nutritious food, improving their health and supporting their education.
He added that these foods not only keep children in school, but also increase their learning capacity, which is humane. Helps in long term growth of capital. WFP brings decades of experience in school feeding programs, which are implemented in more than 100 countries. These measures are effective in increasing school attendance, retention and learning outcomes. The impact goes beyond education, as better health and nutrition are directly related to a child’s ability to focus and succeed academically. is By integrating school meals with broader health and hygiene efforts, WFP is an important tool for child development, she said. Ensuring a holistic approach, in some areas the program also supports local farmers.