Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Combating Absenteeism and Reducing Barriers to Education (CARBE) in Mozambique - phase II
Agreement Number:
7466227 P013945001
Agreement Value:
$20,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
This project aims to continue improving access to primary education and support the learning outcomes of 53,822 primary school students (50% girls) in the 5 most food-insecure districts of Tete province, Mozambique. Project activities include: (1) expanding school gardens to develop students’ agricultural production skills; (2) expanding market linkages between local smallholder farmers and schools seeking nutritious and diversified food; (3) providing health and nutrition education for students and the wider school community; (4) providing nutrition and food preparation training for school meal cooks; (5) training government and school officials on financial compliance and food procurement practices; (6) providing trainings to increase women’s participation in school management; and (7) developing gender dialogue clubs that address issues such as gender-based violence (GBV) and menstrual hygiene management. This project seeks to enhance the impact of the daily school meals and directly benefits students, their families, school and government staff, and local smallholder farmers.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved education attainment, health and nutrition status of 53,822 vulnerable girls (approximately 50% ) and boys in the 5 most food-insecure districts Tete; (2) improved access to education and gender sensitive health and nutrition services to primary school students; and (3) improved awareness and knowledge of gender sensitive topics such as menstrual hygiene management and GBV for girls.
Location:
ROME, IT
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q4-0285
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting.
Recipient's Legal Name:
WFP - World Food Programme
Program:
International Development Assistance program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.