Grameen Danone Foods Limited, in partnership with Heifer Korea and Heifer International Bangladesh, has expanded its community nutrition initiative by launching the Milk for School Programme 2 in Solonga Union, Ullapara Upazila, Sirajganj.
This new phase adds seven more schools, including Naimuri Government Primary School, reaching around 1,000 children with free, nutritious dairy products to support their growth and learning.
The inauguration event was attended by Grameen Danone’s Managing Director, Mr. Dipesh Nag; Sales and Marketing Director, Ms. Surayya Siddiqua; Heifer Korea’s Executive Director, Ms. Haewon Lee; and Heifer International Bangladesh’s Country Director, Ms. Nurun Nahar. Abu Mohammad Saleh Hasnath, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Ullapara, graced the occasion as chief guest.
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Under this programme, women dairy farmers supply milk to Grameen Danone’s chilling centre in Ullapara, which is processed into Shokti+ fortified yogurt at the Bogura factory. The yogurt is then distributed free of charge to schoolchildren, ensuring both child nutrition and steady income for local women farmers.
Mr. Dipesh Nag said, “The expansion of this initiative, with Heifer Korea’s support, allows us to reach more children and empower more women farmers. Together, we are building a healthier and more resilient community.”
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Ms. Haewon Lee added, “This programme reminds me of my own childhood in Korea, where I received milk at school. Bringing that same care to Bangladeshi children is deeply meaningful.”
Through this collaboration, Grameen Danone and Heifer continue their shared mission to fight malnutrition and promote sustainable rural development one glass of milk, one cup of yogurt, and one child at a time.
