
The Milk for School Program: Transforming Lives One Glass of Milk at a Time
In the quiet village of Ullapara in Sirajganj, life has always been a delicate balance, especially for the women. For generations, female farmers worked tirelessly to produce fresh milk from their small herds of cows. But despite their hard work, they faced a constant struggle in finding a steady market for their milk. More often than not, they were forced to sell it at low prices or, worse, throw it away when there were no buyers.
That all changed when Grameen Danone Foods Limited, in partnership with Heifer International Korea and Heifer International Bangladesh, introduced an idea that would transform not just the lives of these women but also the health of the village’s children.
The initiative, known as the 'Milk for School Program,' had a simple yet powerful goal: provide nutritiou...