Pakistan focuses on school meals to enhance education

International School Meals Day highlights the need for nutritious meals in schools, especially in Pakistan, where 26 million children are out of school. School meal programs can encourage families to send their children to school and improve their health and learning. Global efforts are increasing to expand school meal initiatives. Countries like Indonesia and the Philippines are launching significant programs to provide meals to millions of students. Pakistan is also making progress, with a new school meals program targeting 55,000 children. The World Food Programme is collaborating with local authorities to expand school meals in Pakistan. This year, the initiative aims to reach 20,000 children in 65 schools. Establishing a legal framework for school meals could ensure sustainable support for the country's poorest families.