Food Aid Projects Using US Dry Beans

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IPHD School Feeding Program in Republic of Congo

IPHD School Feeding Program in Republic of Congo. In 2001, International Partnership for Human Development (IPHD) began implementing USDA food aid grant to schools in five designated regions of the Republic of Congo. The school feeding program provides a monthly ration of 4.5kg to 140,000 school children in 274 schools. US pinto beans and US rice are economical and nutritious program staples. Read more on the IPHD Africa website (www.iphd-africa.org).

Beans and rice provide complete protein to school children

Beans provide affordable protein, carbohydrates, micronutrients and fiber

One of 274 schools in Republic of Congo administered by IPHD

US pinto beans are the bean of choice in much of western Africa

Easy to cook, nutritious and delicious – US dry beans are cost-effective sustenance

IPHD Country Director Cristian Balan