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Home Grown School Feeding Programme Launch

WFP's Jane Chirwa sings the Zambian national anthem at the launch of the Home Grown School Feeding Programme

Home Grown School Feeding Programme Launch

More than 2, 000 students from Nyimba Basic School attended the launch on June 16

Home Grown School Feeding Programme Launch

Chief Ndake, traditional ruler of the Nsenga people of Nyimba district, thanked the government, WFP and partners for their support towards the programme. He said that small scale farmers would be encouraged by the market that the programme will provide.

Home Grown School Feeding Programme Launch WFP Zambia Deputy Country Director Dr. Purnima Kashyap comments on the transition of the School Feeding Programme to a Home Grown School Feeding Programme, and how this will bring additional economic benefits to the community.

Home Grown School Feeding Programme Launch Tiyeseko Five Star Theatre Group entertains the crowd with drama skits, singing, dancing and drumming.

Home Grown School Feeding Programme Launch Students enjoying the performances.

Home Grown School Feeding Programme Launch

WFP Zambia Deputy Country Director Dr. Purnima Kashyap with the Grade 8 student who gave the Vote of Thanks to close the ceremony.