Deadline: 31-Jul-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a Call for Expression of Interest seeking qualified national and international organizations to support the implementation, supervision, and monitoring of the school feeding program in Haiti’s Sud-est department for the 2026–2027 academic year. Selected organizations will provide technical support, training, monitoring, logistics coordination, and capacity building to strengthen school meal services, nutrition, food security, and education outcomes.
Purpose of the WFP School Feeding Partnership Opportunity
The main purpose of this opportunity is to identify capable organizations that can support WFP in delivering high-quality school feeding services.
The selected partners will help:
- Improve access to school meals
- Strengthen food and nutrition security among children
- Support school attendance and education outcomes
- Improve school canteen management
- Strengthen monitoring and accountability systems
- Build local capacity for sustainable school feeding programs
About WFP’s School Feeding Initiative in Haiti
School feeding is a major priority under the Government of Haiti’s National School Feeding Policy and Strategy, which aims to achieve universal access to school meals by 2030.
WFP works with the Government of Haiti to support school feeding programs across the country’s ten geographic departments.
The program contributes to:
- Reducing childhood hunger
- Improving student nutrition
- Supporting access to education
- Strengthening local food systems
- Encouraging community participation
For the 2026–2027 school year, WFP aims to support approximately:
- 2,500 schools
- Nearly 600,000 students
Key Focus Areas of the Opportunity
The partnership opportunity focuses on several interconnected areas.
Education Through School Meals
The program uses school meals as a tool to improve educational outcomes by encouraging children to attend and remain in school.
Activities support:
Food Security and Food Assistance
The program supports children’s access to reliable food assistance through structured school meal programs.
Activities include:
- Food distribution support
- Supply management
- Food assistance coordination
- Strengthening food access systems
Logistics and Supply Distribution
Partner organizations will support logistics related to:
- Food supplies
- Basic items
- Domestic materials
- Non-food items
They will help ensure supplies reach schools safely and efficiently.
Nutrition Support
The program includes nutrition-focused activities such as:
- Nutrition education
- Healthy meal practices
- Hygiene promotion
- Food safety awareness
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The call is open to qualified:
- National organizations
- International organizations
Applicants should have experience and capacity in areas such as:
- School feeding programs
- Food assistance
- Nutrition
- Community development
- Education support
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Logistics management
Organizations should demonstrate the ability to work with schools, communities, and government institutions.
Role and Responsibilities of Selected Organizations
The selected implementing partner will provide technical assistance, supervision, training, and monitoring support.
Key responsibilities include:
School Canteen Supervision
The organization will:
- Conduct regular supervisory visits
- Monitor school meal operations
- Ensure compliance with WFP standards
- Identify challenges and recommend improvements
Training and Capacity Building
Partners will organize training sessions covering:
- Nutrition
- Hygiene and health practices
- Gender equality
- Canteen management
- Stock management
- Meal preparation and distribution
- Environmental and social standards
- Waste management
- Accountability systems
Strengthening Community Participation
The organization will support:
- School Councils
- Canteen Management Committees
- Community engagement mechanisms
These structures help communities participate in managing and improving school feeding activities.
Monitoring and Reporting
The implementing organization will support transparent program monitoring through:
- Data collection
- Field assessments
- Progress reporting
- Resource tracking
- Documentation of results
Food and Supply Management Responsibilities
Selected organizations will help oversee:
- Receipt of food supplies
- Distribution of food and non-food items
- Storage management
- Resource traceability
- Inventory monitoring
The goal is to ensure efficient and accountable use of program resources.
Promoting Local Food Systems
Partners will encourage:
- Use of fresh local products
- Local agricultural participation
- Sustainable food sourcing practices
This approach supports both child nutrition and local economic development.
School Infrastructure and Safety Monitoring
Organizations will regularly assess school facilities, including:
- Food storage conditions
- Kitchen infrastructure
- Water availability
- Sanitation facilities
- Cooking equipment
- Meal preparation areas
These assessments help maintain safe and healthy school meal environments.
Why This Opportunity Matters
School feeding programs play an important role in improving children’s health, education, and food security.
The partnership opportunity helps:
- Reduce hunger among schoolchildren
- Improve nutrition outcomes
- Support vulnerable communities
- Strengthen education systems
- Promote sustainable community-based solutions
By working with capable organizations, WFP aims to improve the quality, reach, and sustainability of school feeding services in Haiti.
How Organizations Can Participate
Interested organizations should prepare an expression of interest demonstrating their capacity to support the program.
Step 1: Review Requirements
Organizations should review:
- Eligibility criteria
- Technical requirements
- Program objectives
- Expected responsibilities
Step 2: Prepare Organizational Information
Applicants should provide details about:
- Previous relevant experience
- Technical expertise
- Geographic presence
- Staff capacity
- Monitoring systems
Step 3: Demonstrate Implementation Capacity
Organizations should explain their ability to:
- Support schools
- Conduct field supervision
- Deliver training
- Manage logistics
- Monitor program performance
Step 4: Submit Expression of Interest
Applications should be submitted according to WFP’s official call requirements and timeline.
Tips for a Strong Expression of Interest
Organizations can strengthen their applications by:
- Highlighting experience in school feeding or nutrition programs
- Demonstrating knowledge of Haiti’s education and food security context
- Providing examples of successful community projects
- Showing strong monitoring and reporting capacity
- Explaining coordination experience with government institutions
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applicants should avoid:
- Submitting incomplete organizational information
- Failing to demonstrate relevant experience
- Providing unclear implementation approaches
- Ignoring monitoring and accountability requirements
- Not explaining community engagement strategies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the WFP Haiti School Feeding Program opportunity?
It is a Call for Expression of Interest for organizations to support school feeding implementation, supervision, monitoring, and training activities in Haiti’s Sud-est department.
Who can apply?
Qualified national and international organizations with relevant experience in food assistance, nutrition, education, logistics, or community programs can apply.
What is the program period?
The partnership supports the 2026–2027 academic year.
How many students will benefit from the wider WFP school feeding program?
WFP aims to reach nearly 600,000 students across approximately 2,500 schools during the 2026–2027 school year.
What activities will selected organizations perform?
They will provide supervision, training, monitoring, school canteen support, logistics coordination, and reporting assistance.
What topics will training sessions cover?
Training may include nutrition, hygiene, health, gender equality, food management, environmental standards, meal preparation, and accountability.
Why does WFP support school feeding in Haiti?
School feeding helps improve children’s nutrition, food security, education access, and community resilience.
Conclusion
The WFP Haiti School Feeding Program partnership opportunity provides an important role for organizations working to improve child nutrition, education access, and food security. Through technical support, monitoring, training, and community engagement, selected partners will help strengthen school meal systems in Haiti’s Sud-est department.
By supporting safe, effective, and sustainable school feeding programs, this initiative contributes to healthier children, stronger schools, and more resilient communities.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.
