Armenia
Promoting milk consumption in Armenian schools
$233ths
Project amount
$200ths
EDB share
Project overview
For 14 months, the project provided milk and wholegrain biscuits every day to pupils at nine schools in Armenia, reaching around 1,300 pupils in grades 5–9 daily. Afterwards, the share of children regularly drinking milk at school rose substantially, consumption of sugary and energy drinks fell, and improvements in concentration, memory and academic performance were reported.
Project goals and objectives
Strengthening food security in Armenia by improving schoolchildren's dietary habits, reducing the risk of childhood obesity, and informing children and households about healthy eating and the benefits of milk consumption.
