Supporting inclusive food security and nutrition in Cuba

About this project

This project aims to improve food security and nutritional status of children up to 12 years and pregnant and breastfeeding women in 6 prioritized municipalities in Cuba. Project activities include: (1) facilitating opportunities for small farmers and cooperatives to access local markets and strengthen direct links with social protection programs for the sale of locally produced nutritious food; (2) strengthening local early warning system and integrated risk management plans to manage shocks and mitigate impacts with a age-sensitive and gender lens; (3) improving infrastructure of health, education and social protection institutions that are essential to guarantee optimal conditions for better nutrition and hygiene; and (4) improving local decision making related to food security and nutrition through multi-sectoral coordination and evidence generation considering child-sensitive and gender lens. The World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) implements this project. The project targets various beneficiaries. This includes 3,000 smallholder farmers who receive training, equipment and supplies and improved climate adaptation services; 35,000 school-age children who benefit from improved school environments and enhanced nutritional education; 30,000 children under 2 years who receive nutrient-rich and fortified-supplemented foods; 500 local officials and experts from local institutions who receive technical assistance related…

Published by

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) · Government

Countries

Cuba

Sectors

Basic nutritionHealth educationBasic drinking water supplyBasic sanitationAgricultural developmentFood crop production

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributesNutrition · Main focus

Published by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 2 Nov 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: CA-3-P014330001.

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