A United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) project, supported by China, has provided hot meals for over 100,000 children in Kyrgyzstan so far this year, investing in a brighter future for tens of thousands of young students. Dilshod Ismanaliev works as the head of the Osh Office for the UN WFP in Kyrgyzstan, in charge of the UN's school meal programs in the country's southern region. His work involves overseeing hundreds of schools, traveling thousands of kilometers of roads, conducting dozens of quality inspections, and leading a full team of experts in their daily collaborations. Raised in the Osh region, Ismanaliev still has a memory of how his friends struggled to focus in class due to skipping breakfast. This memory fueled his determination to ensure children have access to meals, inspiring his work to put food on their tables as an adult. The UN project is implemented in partnership with China's International Development Cooperation Agency, with support from the South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund. This year alone, the project has provided hot meals for 100,000 school children in Kyrgyzstan. More than 1,700 tons of food will be delivered to 300 schools across the country. Both children and school canteen staff are happy with the project. Ismanaliev said the project even helped to improve school attendance. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Ismanaliev said as a UN staff in Kyrgyzstan, he is delighted to see his daily work is not only benefiting his home country, but making the world a better place. Shotlist: Kyrgyzstan - Recent: 1. Various of children enjoying school meals; 2. Various of canteen staff working; Dilshod Ismanaliev, head of Osh Office of UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Kyrgyzstan, talking with canteen staff, checking kitchen conditions; 3. Various of Ismanaliev, Chinese officials, WFP representatives at meeting; 4. Various of computer screen, sign of WFP; 5. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Dilshod Ismanaliev, head, Osh Office, UN WFP in Kyrgyzstan: "The project will continue until 2027. A diverse diet is very important for children's health and growth. When we hear words of gratitude from their parents, from school administrators, it means a lot to us, to our organization. We are genuinely happy for them."; 6. Various of Chinese officials, WFP representatives visiting school; characters on bags reading "China Aid" "World Food Programme"; 7. Various of children at school, enjoying meals; 8. SOUNDBITE (Kyrgyz, dubbed in English) Maksut Zhusupov, first-grade student: "I had delicious soup today. My friends and I love coming to our cafeteria and having lunch together."; 9. SOUNDBITE (Kyrgyz, dubbed in English) Salima Faizilova, canteen staff: "Here, we prepare hot meals for 370 children. This support from the UN and the Chinese government is not just aid for today, it's an investment for the future. Studies show that children who receive hot meals perform better in school and get sick less often."; 10. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Dilshod Ismanaliev, head, Osh Office, UN WFP in Kyrgyzstan: "School attendance has improved since the introduction of the hot meal programs. Students now come to class and also get to enjoy a hot meal."; 11. Various of Ismanaliev returning home, enjoying time with family; 12. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Dilshod Ismanaliev, head, Osh Office, UN WFP in Kyrgyzstan (starting with shot 11): "I hope my work in the UN matters not just for one village, one district, or one city, but for the entire country. We want to help people even beyond the borders."; 13. Various of Ismanaliev holding documents, walking. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]