Riaz Lodhi

Representative, World Food Programme.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

Greatly appreciated the exchange with @SDF_SAARC SG H.E. Mr. Md Golam Sarwar, on strengthening cooperation for food security, nutrition, and climate resilience.

With Nepal as @SaarcSec Chair, sustained partnership remains essential to advancing shared regional priorities. @WFP_Nepal remains committed to continued collaboration in support of stronger regional responses and shared development objectives.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

🌍 On World Nutrition Day, a reminder: Nutrition is foundational to human development!

Investing in the first 1,000 days of life, strengthening food systems through school meals and food fortification are important for ending malnutrition in all its forms.

We must act together for lasting impact.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

Women leading change, one harvest at a time!

📍Sindhupalchowk

Women farmers from Farmer Nutrition Schools (FNS) in Melamchi municipality are combining nutrition, skills, and climate smart practices to improve livelihoods and diets. 🌱

Through climate smart and nutrition focused agriculture, women from marginalized communities are taking charge of their and families’ health through diversified diets, strengthened resilience, and leading change at the community level.

Grateful to the communities for welcoming us and for demonstrating their work and path to food systems transformation, with @MoALD_nepal, @ADB_HQ and @GAFSPfund.

Click the link below to watch the video👇

https://t.co/YCYmsNhAtz

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

Women farmers = Transformed food systems 🌾

At @JPRWEE event led by @UN_Women with @FAO, @IFAD & @WFP_Nepal, marking the International Year of the Woman Farmers, we heard powerful stories of climate resilience, enterprise & leadership from rural women interacting with UN Women Deputy Executive Director Ms. Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda @vanyaradzayi and H.E. Petri Puhakka, @PetriPuhakka, Ambassador to @FinlandinNepal.

5,500+ women in Madhesh alone are moving into markets, boosting incomes & nutrition through the Joint Programme on Accelerating Progress Towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE).

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

📍Humanitarian Staging Area, Nepal

A pleasure to host H.E. Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal, @AusAmbNP, together with Ms. Lila Pieters Yahia, UN Resident Coordinator, @UN_Nepal, @UNFPANepal, @ILO_Nepal & @UNDPNepal at the Humanitarian Staging Area in Kathmandu.

Australia’s partnership with @WFP_Nepal has been instrumental in building and strengthening Nepal’s preparedness and logistics capacity, ensuring that response is swift and effective when emergencies occur.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

School meals = An engine for development!

Across Nepal, mid-day meals are helping children stay in class, focus better, and dream bigger, while also supporting farmers in generating income and strengthening local food systems.

Through a home-grown school feeding approach, supported by @WFP_Nepal in partnership with the Government of Nepal, school meals serve as a powerful engine for development:

✅Supporting Food Systems & Local Farmers
✅Improving Education & Child Well-being
✅Boosting Learning, Nutrition, and Health

Thank you to the governments of @NorwayinNepal🇳🇴 and @finlandinnepal 🇫🇮 for your continued support and to the commitment of the government, communities, teachers, and farmers who make locally sourced school meals possible.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

Remember - Honor - Endure!

Eleven years ago, on 25 April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal to its core. Today, we remember those lost and honor the resilience, courage, and solidarity that carried the country forward.

From the Kathmandu Humanitarian Staging Area (HSA) established together with the @NepalGov, @WFP_Nepal mobilized a response by road, air, and even pack animals to deliver lifesaving food to millions across the hardest‑hit areas.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

I was pleased to meet with Hon. Minister Neesha Mehta, Ministry of Health and Population, @mohpnep alongside the @UN_Nepal team.

@WFP_Nepal reaffirmed its commitment to working with @NepalGov, strengthen partnerships and drive coordinated action to improve health and nutrition for communities across Nepal.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

You might be interested in my latest LinkedIn post covering the visit of a United States Congressional delegation organized through the @unfoundation to @WFP_Nepal’s Humanitarian Staging Area (HSA) at Kathmandu Airport. Take a look and share your thoughts.

https://t.co/YlPp7Ql6aC

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

📍Dailekh

Stronger together for healthier communities!

The Farmer Nutrition School (FNS) is a powerful platform for farmers, especially women, to learn, share & improve their families’ diets.

Local authority in Dailekh noted how the FNS aligns with municipal food security priorities, reinforcing community-led progress.

Deputy Mayor of Narayan Municipality, Tapta Kumari Khadka said, “The Farmer Nutrition School not only promotes nutrition but also focuses on women’s independence and economic prosperity.”

With @ADB_HQ, @GAFSPfund, @MoALD_Nepal and through @WFP_Nepal’s technical partnership, FNS are helping families diversify meals, & improve household nutrition.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

📍Kalikot

Healthy mothers, healthy children!

In an interaction with the Kalikot District Hospital management committee, Katak Bahadur Mahat, Nutrition and Immunization Focal Person, highlighted collaborative efforts with @WFP_Nepal in improving maternal diets, child growth and overall community health.

Through technical support, WFP works with @NepalGov to:

☑️ Provide nutrition services for pregnant and breastfeeding women
☑️ Improve access to specialized nutritious foods
☑️ Strengthen data, counselling & outreach at community level
☑️ Support government- led efforts to reduce malnutrition in remote areas of Karnali

Together, we are building a future where every mother and child in @KarnaliProvince has the nutrition they need to thrive.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

https://t.co/5WEKQqelH3

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📍Karnali

Strengthening systems for better nutrition & food security!

Productive discussion held with Honorable Minister Ghanshyam Bhandari, @mosdkarnali & Hon. Binod Kumar Shah, MoLMAC on boosting community resilience, nutrition services, food security and essential social services.

Grateful for the shared commitment to improving lives across Karnali and looking forward to stronger collaboration ahead!

[WFP Nepal @WFP_Nepal]

📢 Hiring!

Join our global team!

Programme Policy Officer (Nutrition & Fortification)
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📍Kathmandu, Nepal
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Programme Policy Officer (Programme Coordinator)
#⃣ One, SC L8
📍Surkhet, Nepal
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🗓️Apply by: 8 April 2026

[WFP Asia Pacific @WFPAsiaPacific]

School meals aren’t just food.
School meals are an investment. 📚

Watch how Asia Development Bank and WFP are powering the next generation through nutrition and learning.

WFP's @RaniabtBakhita explains👇
#SchoolMeals @ADB_HQ

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

As we mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid al‑Fitr, we express our solidarity with the millions of people facing acute hunger worldwide - not knowing when, or if, they will eat again!

May this Eid bring hope, peace, and well‑being to all.❤️

Wishing a very happy and blessed Eid-al-Fitr to everyone celebrating in the world! 🌙✨

EID MUBARAK!
https://t.co/F60Lt7tPSx

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

Equipped to serve, Inspired to lead!

📍Bajhang, Nepal

Suna Kumari leads Farmer Nutrition Schools (FNS) in her community. She supports field activities, shares information, motivates farmers to apply for grants, and facilitates forward contracts and payment processes.

After completing a 14-day facilitator training from @WFP_Nepal, she now coordinates confidently with local government & guides FNS sessions.

Thanks to generous support from @GAFSP & @ADB_HQ, @WFP in partnership with @NepalGov is empowering communities to increase vegetable production and improve the food consumption habits through group-level Farmer Nutrition Schools under the NAFHA project.

[WFP Nepal @WFP_Nepal]

Partnerships for lasting impact

On International School Meals Day, we celebrate partnership with @NepGov, partners & communities to strengthen & scale school meal systems- ensuring children receive safe, nutritious meals every🏫day

Watch⤵️what sustainable partnerships look like

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

It was a pleasure meeting H.E. Simon Ernst, @AusAmbNP 🇦🇺 to Nepal.

Australia has been a longstanding partner in Nepal’s humanitarian response, resilience building, and food security efforts. From health and emergency preparedness to food security and logistics, Australia’s support has been truly instrumental.

We greatly appreciate Australia’s continued partnership with @WFP_Nepal and look forward to further strengthening it to advance resilient food systems, bolster emergency preparedness, and support stronger communities across Nepal.

[Riaz Lodhi @rlwfp]

A nutritious school meal does more than providing energy to learn - it gives children the opportunity to reach their full potential!

On International School Meals Day, we recognize how healthy meals help students learn, grow, and thrive.

With support from @norwayinnepal and @finlandinNepal, and in partnership with @UNDPNepal, @WFP_Nepal is strengthening the Home‑Grown School Feeding (HGSF) approach through the Renewable Energy for Resilient Agri‑Food Systems (RERAS) project.

🌱 7,262 students across 81 schools in Jumla and Bajura are now receiving fresh, nutritious school meals sourced from local farmers and cooperatives - ensuring locally grown food reaches students’ plates.

🏫 At the same time, three local governments have endorsed customized school meal menus across all participating schools, boosting nutrition outcomes through stronger policy support.

Linking local agriculture to school meals uplifts farmers, improves child nutrition, and contributes to more resilient food systems for Nepal.