Session 7: Govs & Partners advancing school meals | 2nd School Meals Coalition Global Summit

Session 7: Govs & Partners advancing school meals | 2nd School Meals Coalition Global Summit

The session showcased existing and new efforts to expand partner support and collaborations with governments to achieve the Coalition goals, including a report by Civil Society Organizations on the Call to Action launched at the First Global Summit in 2023 ______ Moderator: World Vision International: Ms. Dana Buzducea, Vice President for Advocacy and External Relations ______ The Child Now: Children’s research to inspire governments and partners • Fortaleza, Brazil: Ms. Davila, Adolescent Researcher ______ Delivering on the Commitment: Governments and Partners advancing school meals for every child • Haiti: H.E. Mr. Vernet Joseph, Minister of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development • Zimbabwe: H.E. Prof. Mr. Torerayi Moyo, Minister of Primary & Secondary Education • Representative of CSO Network: Ms. Haydee Diaz, Catholic Relief Services ______ Coalitions Dialogue: Valuing intercultural approaches and inclusion for the future generations and the future of our planet • Ms. Carmen Burbano, Director of the School Meals Coalition Secretariat & Director of School Meals and Social Protection at WFP • Ms. Aluki Kotierk, Chair of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems Coalition ______ Closing: • France: Mr. H.E. Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships