India, Nov. 21 -- The contribution will enable WFP to support local vegetable and fruit production for use in school meals, giving children a more varied diet. Almost 1,000 children under five years of age in the Berea district will benefit from the new funding from Portugal.
"If children do not receive adequate nutrients during their first few years of life, it can result in learning difficulties, increased susceptibility to disease, and reduced earnings in the future," said Emily Doe, WFP's Acting Country Director in Lesotho. "Portugal's funding is vital for improving children's nutrition in Lesotho."
As part of the programme, teachers and school committee members in 72 schools will be taught practical skills in sustainable agriculture ...