Call for EOIs: Strengthening School Feeding Systems (Uganda)

Deadline: 17-Apr-2026

The World Food Programme (WFP) seeks partners to support Uganda’s 2026–2030 school feeding strategy, focusing on education, nutrition, food security, and community engagement. The initiative promotes sustainable school feeding systems, links local food production with school meals, and strengthens capacity at national, district, and school levels. Funding partners will help operationalize policies, improve governance, and ensure gender-sensitive, community-driven approaches for long-term sustainability.

Overview

The World Food Programme (WFP) invites partners to strengthen school feeding systems and community engagement in Uganda. This initiative supports the Government of Uganda in improving education, nutrition, and food security outcomes while building sustainable, community-driven school feeding models.

The programme aligns with Uganda’s School Feeding Policy and national development frameworks, emphasizing policy advocacy, technical support, and multi-sectoral collaboration.

Key Objectives

The initiative focuses on:

• Education through school meals: Enhancing school attendance, retention, and learning outcomes.
• Food security and nutrition: Providing nutritious meals and supporting smallholder farmers.
• Protection and social policy: Promoting equity, gender-sensitive approaches, and safe school environments.
• Community engagement: Encouraging parental participation, accountability, and local ownership.
• Policy advocacy: Strengthening district- and national-level systems to scale school feeding programmes.

Programme Models

1. Home-Grown School Feeding (Karamoja Region)

• Daily school meals for primary learners.
• Integration with local agriculture, supporting smallholder farmers.
• Includes school gardens, nutrition education, WASH, and deworming.
• Focuses on gender equity to improve participation and retention.

2. Parent-Led School Feeding (Gulu & Koboko Districts)

• Technical assistance and capacity building rather than direct meal provision.
• Infrastructure support to enable communities to manage sustainable feeding programmes.
• Expected to generate insights for national policy scaling.

Roles and Responsibilities of Selected Partners

Partners will work closely with:

• District governments, schools, and national stakeholders.
• Community structures and parents to enhance awareness, accountability, and sustainability.
• Multi-sectoral teams across education, health, and community development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strengthening planning, coordination, and monitoring systems.
• Supporting capacity building at district and school levels.
• Ensuring alignment with government policies for long-term ownership.

Project Duration and Funding

• Duration: 24–36 months
• Activities must align with government systems to ensure sustainability and national ownership.
• Focus on capacity development, improved service delivery, and measurable results.

Community and Gender Considerations

• All programmes incorporate gender-sensitive approaches to enhance participation and equity.
• Community engagement is central to accountability, fostering local ownership.
• Emphasis on parental involvement and collaboration with local organizations.

How to Engage as a Partner

1. Demonstrate experience in school feeding, nutrition, and community development.
2. Propose activities aligned with WFP strategic objectives and national policies.
3. Include plans for capacity building, monitoring, and sustainable implementation.
4. Highlight approaches that link local agriculture with school feeding.
5. Submit a clear budget, timeline, and performance indicators aligned with the 24–36 month project period.

FAQs

1. Who can apply as a partner?

• NGOs, international organizations, or community-based organizations with experience in school feeding, nutrition, and education.

2. What regions are covered?

• All districts participating in the national school feeding strategy, including Karamoja, Gulu, and Koboko.

3. What types of models are supported?

• Home-grown school feeding linked to local agriculture.
• Parent-led school feeding emphasizing technical support and community management.

4. How long will the partnership last?

• 24–36 months, aligned with government systems and policies.

5. Are gender and community engagement priorities?

• Yes, all interventions must be gender-sensitive and community-driven to ensure equitable participation.

6. What outcomes are expected?

• Improved school attendance and retention, better nutrition outcomes, stronger community engagement, and enhanced policy implementation.

7. How is sustainability ensured?

• By aligning with national policies, building local capacity, and linking school feeding with community and agricultural systems.

Conclusion

This WFP initiative strengthens Uganda’s school feeding systems, promotes nutrition and food security, and ensures sustainable, community-driven outcomes. Partners will play a vital role in advancing education, equity, and local ownership, contributing to a model that can be scaled nationally for long-term impact.

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.