THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD

Published purpose

This project aims to improve food security and nutritional status of children up to 12 years and pregnant and breastfeeding women in 6 prioritized municipalities in Cuba. Project activities include: (1) facilitating opportunities for small farmers and cooperatives to access local markets and strengthen direct links with social protection programs for the sale of locally produced nutritious food; (2) strengthening local early warning system and integrated risk management plans to manage shocks and mitigate impacts with a age-sensitive and gender lens; (3) improving infrastructure of health, education and social protection institutions that are essential to guarantee optimal conditions for better nutrition and hygiene; and (4) improving local decision making related to food security and nutrition through multi-sectoral coordination and evidence generation considering child-sensitive and gender lens. The World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) implements this project. The project targets various beneficiaries. This includes 3,000 smallholder farmers who receive training, equipment and supplies and improved climate adaptation services; 35,000 school-age children who benefit from improved school environments and enhanced nutritional education; 30,000 children under 2 years who receive nutrient-rich and fortified-supplemented foods; 500 local officials and experts from local institutions who receive technical assistance related to food security, nutrition and integrated disaster risk management; 2,000 staff from health and education centres who receive technical assistance and training; 5,000 health professionals, teachers, women community leaders and students and their families who receive training and be reached by social behaviour change program; and 3,000 lactating women and their children who access counselling sessions for a more diversified and nutritious diet.