On April 17, Rasht District hosted an off-site meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Council on School Feeding. The discussions focused on the situation in schools across Nurabad, Rasht, Tajikabad, and Lakhsh, looking at how meals are organized, what is already working well, and where further support is needed.
The value of these field visits lies in their format. By visiting schools and canteens, assessing equipment, and speaking directly with headmasters, cooks, and local authorities, participants gain a clear and practical understanding of the situation.
Starting with school visits
From April 14 to 16, participants visited schools in Nurabad, Lakhsh, Tajikabad, and Rasht districts. The focus was on how school meals are organized, the condition of infrastructure, and the working environment in school kitchens.
Special attention was drawn to schools benefiting from microgrants provided by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Tajikistan, as well as those receiving government funding. These examples clearly demonstrate how different forms of support can strengthen the school feeding system in practice.
Beyond equipment and renovations, what matters most is that children receive balanced, safe, and regular meals in a proper and supportive environment.
Key discussions
The main session of the meeting took place on April 17 in Rasht District. Participants reviewed the implementation of the State Programme for the Development of School Feeding in the Republic of Tajikistan, covering results from 2025 and early 2026.
The meeting brought together representatives of relevant ministries, local executive authorities, the United Nations World Food Programme, as well as school headmasters and council members.
Participants noted that the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan continues to support the development of the school feeding system through concrete measures.
Figures and results
Under state funding, financial support was allocated to several schools:
These figures reflect real improvements on the ground, including better conditions in school canteens, upgraded equipment, and more consistent provision of meals.
In closing, participants emphasized the need to further strengthen interdepartmental cooperation, expand support to more schools, and continue improving the quality of school meals.
The principle is simple: every child should receive quality meals in a proper school environment. When government institutions, local authorities, schools, and international partners work together, the system develops steadily and responds to real needs.
Looking ahead
The field meeting in Rasht served as an important platform to assess current progress and coordinate next steps, once again confirming that the development of school feeding remains a national priority in Tajikistan.
It opens up new opportunities for schools, gives families greater confidence, and creates a healthier, more supportive environment for children to learn.
The value of these field visits lies in their format. By visiting schools and canteens, assessing equipment, and speaking directly with headmasters, cooks, and local authorities, participants gain a clear and practical understanding of the situation.
Starting with school visits
From April 14 to 16, participants visited schools in Nurabad, Lakhsh, Tajikabad, and Rasht districts. The focus was on how school meals are organized, the condition of infrastructure, and the working environment in school kitchens.
Special attention was drawn to schools benefiting from microgrants provided by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Tajikistan, as well as those receiving government funding. These examples clearly demonstrate how different forms of support can strengthen the school feeding system in practice.
Beyond equipment and renovations, what matters most is that children receive balanced, safe, and regular meals in a proper and supportive environment.
Key discussions
The main session of the meeting took place on April 17 in Rasht District. Participants reviewed the implementation of the State Programme for the Development of School Feeding in the Republic of Tajikistan, covering results from 2025 and early 2026.
The meeting brought together representatives of relevant ministries, local executive authorities, the United Nations World Food Programme, as well as school headmasters and council members.
Participants noted that the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan continues to support the development of the school feeding system through concrete measures.
Figures and results
Under state funding, financial support was allocated to several schools:
- School No. 1 in Nurabad District — 195,600 somoni
- School No. 2 in Nurabad District — 80,600 somoni
- School No. 1 in Tajikabad District — 151,500 somoni
- School No. 1 in Rasht District — 171,900 somoni
These figures reflect real improvements on the ground, including better conditions in school canteens, upgraded equipment, and more consistent provision of meals.
In closing, participants emphasized the need to further strengthen interdepartmental cooperation, expand support to more schools, and continue improving the quality of school meals.
The principle is simple: every child should receive quality meals in a proper school environment. When government institutions, local authorities, schools, and international partners work together, the system develops steadily and responds to real needs.
Looking ahead
The field meeting in Rasht served as an important platform to assess current progress and coordinate next steps, once again confirming that the development of school feeding remains a national priority in Tajikistan.
It opens up new opportunities for schools, gives families greater confidence, and creates a healthier, more supportive environment for children to learn.