The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of USD 5.5 million from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to help prevent malnutrition in pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children by improving access to healthy, nutritious foods, strengthening local food systems, and building community resilience among food insecure families in Ethiopia.
The contribution was announced during a launching ceremony in Addis Ababa on December 16, 2025, where Dr. Dereje Dugma, State Minister of Health, emphasized how the initiative aligns with government efforts to improve nutrition and resilience for food insecure families.
“WFP is grateful to KOICA for this strategic investment, delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Health. This is critical to advance Ethiopia’s food and nutrition security and human capital outcomes.” said Zlatan Milisić, WFP’s Country Director in Ethiopia. “This will deliver a triple impact: improved nutrition for vulnerable families, stronger local food systems, and greater household resilience through better access to diverse diets and best agricultural practices.”
