World Milk Day 2023

On June 1, a panel discussion took place in Armenia, organized by WFP Armenia. The event was dedicated to World Milk Day and International Children's Day, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of milk and dairy products. The event also served as an opportunity to present the current results of the "Milk in Schools" project, which is being jointly implemented by WFP and "Yeremyan Projects". 

The main speakers were Nanna Skau, WFP Armenia Representative and Country Director, Davit Yeremyan, General Director of “Yeremyan Projects”, Arman Khojoyan, Deputy Minister of Economy, Araksia Svajian, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Anna Zhamakochyan, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs and Kristine Galstyan, Chief Public Health Specialist of the Ministry of Health. It was also attended by students from Jermuk and Yeghegnadzor communities in the Vayots Dzor region, who are part of the "Milk in Schools" project. They shared their experiences of drinking milk and highlighted the positive impact it has had on their health and well-being.

Nanna Skau expressed the importance of celebrating World Milk and Children's Day, emphasizing the role children play in creating positive change.

“Just one glass of milk can make a world of difference in leading a healthier life and shaping a brighter future for our children!”, - she added.   

The "Milk in Schools'' project was launched in 2023 as a joint effort between WFP Armenia and “Yeremyan Projects”. Within the framework of this project, over 300 school children now receive milk every morning and participate in training sessions that promote behavior change.