Indonesia Donates $3.5 Million to Support Schoolchildren in Afghanistan
Tawazon – The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed Indonesia’s $3.5 million contribution to support school nutrition activities in Afghanistan.
According to the program, the funding will go toward purchasing over 1,200 metric tons of nutritious biscuits, which will provide school meals for approximately 200,000 primary school girls and boys for three months.
Rina Setyawati, Director of International Development Cooperation at Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the importance of education and nutrition for children. She said: “Indonesia believes that education and adequate nutrition are vital to children’s wellbeing and development.” “We stand in global solidarity, partnering with WFP to deliver essential food assistance and we believe our contributions help ensure that children in schools across Afghanistan receive the nourishment they need for a brighter future.”
“WFP in Afghanistan launched its school feeding programme more than two decades ago to link food security and better nutrition with education,” said Mutinta Chimuka, Deputy Country Director for WFP in Afghanistan. “For many children, the daily snack they receive in the first break of the day is often their only nutritious meal, giving them the energy to stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn.”
According to WFP, in 2024, the program has supported 1.3 million students across eight highly food insecure provinces in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, on August 5, 2025, the European Union also contributed an additional €10 million to WFP to help expand school feeding programs in Afghanistan.
