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flag DP World and WFP launch a school meal program in Ecuador, funding local farming and improving child nutrition.

flag DP World Foundation has partnered with the UN World Food Programme to launch a home-grown school meal initiative in Ecuador, marking its first project in the Americas. flag The effort, announced at the 2026 World Governments Summit in Dubai, begins with a $535,000 investment to provide daily nutritious meals to 2,500 children, with potential funding of up to $1.5 million over three years. flag The program sources food from local smallholder farmers, aiming to boost their incomes by 20 to 30 percent, improve student nutrition and education, and support environmental sustainability by reducing emissions and protecting biodiversity. flag The initiative underscores the importance of collaboration among governments, NGOs, and the private sector in advancing food security and inclusive economic growth.

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