This International Women’s Day, Michael Kors reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment by spotlighting the United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) Home-Grown School Feeding program in Sri Lanka. This initiative is a powerful testament to how sustainable solutions can uplift entire communities while addressing hunger and poverty at the grassroots level.
The Home-Grown School Feeding program is designed to support local farmers and school meal caterers, many of whom are women, by providing training, infrastructure, and local marketplace opportunities. By investing in self-reliance and sustainability, the program ensures that small-scale farmers have a stable income while also supplying nutritious meals to schoolchildren. This closed-loop system not only fights food insecurity but also strengthens local economies, making it an elegant and effective model for long-term impact.
In Sri Lanka, where school feeding programs are in dire need of funding, this initiative is particularly crucial. By equipping women with the skills, resources, and reliable income streams necessary for success, the program empowers them to drive change within their communities. It also fosters gender-sensitive and climate-conscious food systems, ensuring a future that is both equitable and resilient.
This closed-loop system not only fights food insecurity but also strengthens local economies, making it an elegant and effective model for long-term impact
Michael Kors has been a longstanding supporter of WFP’s school meals initiatives, beginning its partnership in 2013. Over the years, the brand has raised both funds and awareness to provide meals that improve children’s health, enhance their education, and support their families. With this deeper commitment to the Home-Grown School Feeding program, Michael Kors is taking its impact to the next level, championing a sustainable approach that uplifts women while securing a better future for children.
As the world celebrated International Women’s Day, Michael Kors’ partnership with WFP served as a powerful reminder that investing in women is investing in progress.
