Country: Nepal Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. In Numbers156 mt of food distributedUS$ 11.93 million net funding requirements (Jun-Nov 2025)91,011 people assistedOperational UpdatesIn May 2025, Nepal’s Cabinet formally approved the Food Systems Transformation Strategic Plan (2022–2030), a milestone following over two years of joint efforts by the National Planning Commission, and WFP as focal agency. The Plan provides a national framework for sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems, aligning with Nepal’s commitments under SDG 2 and its constitutional right to food. The framework will include the institutionalization of food systems into government planning, from policy frameworks to budgetary cycles, with WFP and FAO supporting integration and capacity building.WFP continued to provide technical assistance to the national Mid-day Meal Programme, with support from multiple donors. During the annual education sector budget review in May 2025, homegrown school feeding remained a key focus for the Government and development partners. As a result of WFP’s continued advocacy, the Ministry of finance announced an increased allocation per child per day in the national budget of NPR 20 (US$ 0.15) nationwide and NPR 25 (US$ 0.18) in five mountainous districts in the upcoming fiscal year (starting mid-July), marking a key step towards improving the programme quality.WFP’s advocacy with various ministries and the Karnali Province Planning Commission has led to the inclusion of rice fortification in their second five-year plan (2024/25-2028/29). This is a game changer in addressing micronutrient deficiency in the country. WFP continues to advocate for incorporating fortified rice into education and health policies and programmes.WFP Nepal has initiated the transition of 11 Humanitarian Staging Areas to the Government. The phased handover began in April 2025 by providing training to 24 provincial representatives. By early June, 10 of 12 sites were successfully handed over, including infrastructure, operational systems and prepositioned stocks. The full transition will conclude by June 2025. WFP will continue managing the Kathmandu Humanitarian Staging Area, providing technical assistance and logistics services as required.WFP supported the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law in coordinating food security, logistics and health and nutrition cluster meetings as part of monsoon preparedness efforts, integrating key nutrition elements into Karnali Province’s monsoon and disaster preparedness and response plans.In Madhesh Province, WFP conducted an orientation and advocacy session for 90 municipal officers on nutrition-friendly local governance and health facilities. As a result, local authorities in Saptari district allocated dedicated funding of nearly US$1,500 per ward (smallest unit of local government) for nutrition in the upcoming fiscal year, with two additional municipalities also pledging budget allocations for nutrition activities.Additionally, 83 female community health volunteers were trained on the recipe book for nutritious meals and complementary feeding for children aged 6–23 months using locally available foods. They will conduct cooking demonstrations during Health Mothers’ Group meetings to share these practices during community visits.Under the Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (RWEE), a Joint Programme implemented by WFP and other UN agencies (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and UN Women), 24 nutrition and healthy eating orientations for 665 participants were conducted. Through nine insurance sessions, RWEE educated 259 participants on crop and livestock insurance, subsidies and claims. Market-based production planning training was also provided to five women’s groups, benefiting 150 participants, helping align production with local markets and school feeding demands.As part of the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP), 122 participants (51 percent women) were trained as facilitators for Farmer Nutrition Schools across five provinces. GAFSP aims to improve food and nutrition security and rural livelihoods for vulnerable communities in Nepal. Among the participants were 58 government agriculture technicians who will play a key role in rolling out the programme at the local level.