RAES Highlighted as Key Strategy to Strengthen School Feeding in the Region during the XI Regional School Feeding Forum
17/07/2025
The Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) was established in 2018 by the Government of Brazil, with the technical support and executive secretariat of the FAO.
Women’s empowerment and inclusive policies in the cotton value chain highlighted at virtual event promoted by +Cotton
24/06/2025
The Brazil-FAO International Cooperation Programme hosted a regional dialogue to exchange experiences and strategies aimed at strengthening opportunities for women in the cotton sector.
RAES participates in international seminar in Chile on school feeding legislation and regulatory frameworks
18/06/2025
Chile is currently discussing a draft bill on this topic.
Brazil-FAO International Cooperation participates in 2nd edition of international training on the cotton boll weevil
16/06/2025
The South-South Cooperation project +Cotton has joined forces with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa Cotton) to strengthen the capacities of researchers, technicians, and extension agents.
Study highlights recent progress in school feeding policies in 16 Latin American countries
09/06/2025
Publication underlines advancements in legal frameworks, menu quality, and social participation to strengthen sustainable policies in 16 countries.
Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) participates in training for school cooks and nutritionists of Brazil’s National School Feeding Program (PNAE)
02/06/2025
This was the first of five seminars.
FAO and the Government of Brazil Promote Dialogue with Countries on Transforming Agrifood Systems in Cities across Latin America and the Caribbean
02/06/2025
The activity took place during the 5th Global Conference of the One Planet Network for Sustainable Food Systems.
School Meals Presented as a Key Strategy for Transforming Agrifood Systems at the One Planet Conference
29/05/2025
At a workshop held during the conference, participants emphasized how school feeding policies can contribute to healthy diets and act as a strategy for social protection.
RAES Member Countries Hold Second 2025 Focal Points Meeting
27/05/2025
The occasion was dedicated to discussing RAES’s upcoming actions for the year.
Mexico and Brazil move toward a joint agenda to strengthen public food supply systems
21/05/2025
The technical mission was supported by the Brazil–FAO International Cooperation Programme.
Proyecto +Algodón promueve acción para visibilizar los desafíos que enfrentan las mujeres en la cadena del algodón en América Latina
13/05/2025
Se invitan mujeres agricultoras, artesanas, técnicas, entre otras, para compartir sus testimonios en texto, foto o video,a través de la aplicación Lazos.
FAO and Brazil launch new regional project to transform urban agrifood systems in Latin America
12/05/2025
The initiative will benefit sectors in Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Cuba, and Peru, with the aim of improving access to healthy food for the most vulnerable populations.
FAO and Brazil Promote Regional Learning on Territorial Rights of Indigenous and Afro-descendant Peoples in Latin America
06/05/2025
The Organization and the Government of Brazil, in partnership with the ILC and Tenure Facility, promoted the exchange of experiences, challenges, and lessons learned in land tenure and regularization.
Proyecto +Algodón participa en el III Seminario Nacional de Enseñanza en Extensión Rural
30/04/2025
Representantes del proyecto estuvieron presentes en el evento que abordó temas sobre la enseñanza y las prácticas de la extensión rural, con énfasis en la agroecología.
RAES representatives attend the V International Cuba Health Convention 2025
25/04/2025
The Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) took part in debates on key issues related to school feeding programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean.
RAES presents the results of a study on the progress and challenges of school feeding in six LAC countries
16/04/2025
The results were presented to focal points and representatives of the governments and will guide future actions in the region.
Young Colombians complete course as agents of change for the right to school feeding and food culture
14/04/2025
With the aim of acting in their communities as promoters of an adequate food culture, 71 young people strengthened their capacities through a course.
Sustainable School Feeding Network participated in a side event in France to discuss global efforts for school feeding
01/04/2025
During the side event and the N4G Summit, experts highlighted the role of school feeding as a transformative policy for food security.
FAO y Brasil fortalecen la agenda de sistemas agroalimentarios urbanos en América Latina y el Caribe
21/03/2025
En el marco del Programa de Cooperación Internacional Brasil-FAO, se facilitará el intercambio de experiencias y el desarrollo de iniciativas que promuevan la producción, oferta, acceso y consumo sostenible de...
The transformative power of school meals
12/03/2025
A teacher in El Salvador, a student in the Dominican Republic and a farmer in Guatemala connected by the importance of school food and nutrition.