Emergency Response & Recovery
School Meals Policy
Supporting Families
Europe and Central Asia
Ukraine

School Meals Case Study: Ukraine (Working Paper)

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This case study discusses Ukraine’s school meals program, focusing on reforms led by the First Lady, Olena Zelenska, and the government's efforts to modernize school canteens and improve food quality. It highlights how the war and the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted school meal access, with significant international support for rebuilding infrastructure and providing free meals to displaced and vulnerable children.