The Government of Sierra Leone and WFP reaffirm their partnership to provide daily meals to more than 276,000 schoolchildren
Rome, Italy, 06 November 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of SLE 158.4 million (approximately USD 6.6 million) from the Government of Sierra Leone, provided through the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), in support of the country’s National School Feeding Programme.The contribution will enable the provision of daily hot and nutritious meals to more than 276,000 schoolchildren during the 2026/2027 academic year, helping children stay in school, learn and thrive. “This contribution reflects the Government of Sierra Leone’s unwavering commitment to the education, and well-being of our children”, said Conrad Sackey, Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education. “Through the National School Fee…
