Chad

Member since

November 2021

342K

Total children receiving school meals

2.96 Million

Children enrolled in primary school

14.17 Million

Total investment in school meals (USD)

Figures reflect the latest available data from the State of School Feeding Worldwide report, national reporting and global sources. Governments may update data more frequently, so values may differ from most recent national statistics. Reference year, source and further details are available in the School Meals Coalition Global Database.

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National Commitments

Commitment submitted on
September 2023
Declaration signed by the Ministry of National Education and Civic Promotion

From the 2024 Finance Act, the amount of the budget line allocated to the school feeding programme will be increased by 15% each year and effectively disbursed to cover essential needs.
Pass a law on school food and nutrition by the National Assembly and promulgated by the Head of State by December 2027.
By 2030, 50% of schools with canteens will operate on the model of school food based on local production.
School meals will be provided for 20% of primary school pupils by 2030.
By 2030, 50% of schools with canteens benefit from an integrated health, nutrition and hygiene support programme in schools 2023-2030.
Starting 2024, a round table bringing together technical and financial partners, the private sector, the 2024 diaspora, civil society and private donors is organized every two years to mobilize resources.

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Advocacy & Policy briefs

School Meals Financing Supporting Families

Prioritizing debt relief conditional on investing in human capital

This policy brief advocates for debt relief conditioned on investments in human capital, particularly in school meal programs. It discusses the potential of converting debt into human capital investments to alleviate food insecurity, improve education, and promote sustainable development. The brief emphasizes the importance of prioritizing human capital investments in response to global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, and climate change.

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Paper

Education & Learning Emergency Response & Recovery Health & Nutrition

A coordinated response to the needs of the learner: How deworming and school meals together will contribute to the global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

This research explores the synergy between deworming and school meal programs in supporting the recovery of education and health post-COVID-19. It highlights how combining deworming with school meals addresses malnutrition and promotes student well-being. The study provides evidence from various global programs and stresses the importance of multisectoral collaborations in public health and education.

Karutu C, Schultz L, Waltz J, et al. A coordinated response to the needs of the learner: How deworming and school meals together will contribute to the global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases; September 2022.