BY BEN BILUA
GIZO

Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Keiichi Higuchi has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to schools and communities involved in nutrition improvement through the School Meals Project.

Speaking to the media in Gizo, Western Province, he emphasised that the success of the initiative relies heavily on the active participation of local stakeholders.

“Communities and schools are crucial partners in the implementation of this project. Donors and implementing partners alone cannot drive a project of this scale.

It takes collaboration and commitment from everyone involved,” he said.

The ambassador highlighted that the project is not a “one-way endeavour” but a joint effort requiring the involvement of local communities, schools, and farmers to achieve its full impact.

“So, I want to thank the local communities and schools for taking part in this project,” he said.

Funded by the Government of Japan, the Nutrition Improvement through School Meals Project is currently being piloted in nine schools across Western and Isabel Provinces.

The initiative aims to address the triple burden of malnutrition in Solomon Islands – tackling undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and the growing issue of overweight and obesity among children.

The project supports schools with nutritional meals, farming techniques, infrastructure, and equipment to promote better health and education outcomes.

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