# France-Philippines food security cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/france-philippines-food-security-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-22T10:37:14.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has partnered with the Philippine Department of Finance and the Asian Development Bank to launch the Reducing Food Insecurity and Undernutrition with Electronic Vouchers (REFUEL) Project. 

Supported by EUR 200 million in financing, the initiative aims to strengthen food security and nutrition for approximately 750,000 low-income households. Implemented alongside the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the project will provide monthly electronic food vouchers redeemable at accredited retailers. Beyond direct food assistance, the program includes support for maternal and child nutrition, hygiene, healthy meal planning, and livelihood opportunities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Agence Française de Développement funds projects in Angola and Philippines

The Agence Française de Développement is funding digital governance and urban projects in Angola and a EUR 200 million food security initiative in the Philippines.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agence-franaise-de-dveloppement-funds-projects-in-angola-and-philippines

### 2026-08-11: France provides EUR 200 million to boost food security in Philippines

The Philippines and France have partnered on the EUR 200 million REFUEL Project to provide electronic food vouchers and nutrition support to 750,000 low-income households.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-provides-eur-200-million-to-boost-food-security-in-philippines

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Cite as: France-Philippines food security cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/france-philippines-food-security-cooperation