WFP & KOICA Partner with SL to Boost Nutrition
- The United Nations World Food Programme has launched a five‐year "Sow and Grow" project valued at USD 10 million, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency and implemented in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka.The initiative aims to strengthen the country's Thriposha programme by boosting the production of high‐quality local maize and ensuring a steady supply of Thriposha for children under five, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women.Under the new project, WFP will support efforts to increase local maize production, improve grain quality, and fortify supply chains to ensure a sustainable national supply.The project will assist 7,500 farmers across the Anuradhapura, Monaragala and Badulla districts. It focuses on enhancing productivity, promoting climate‐smart agricultural practices, and reducing post‐harvest losses."Sow and Grow" is expected to improve nutrition for more than 650,000 children under five and over 330,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women throughout Sri Lanka.
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