HEAD OF STATE
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is the daughter of Thailand’s King Bhumipol Adulyadej. She is a recognised authority on nutrition and education, holding a doctorate in Development Education.
Among the many foundations and assistance projects she heads, Her Royal Highness serves as Executive Vice-President of the Thai Red Cross.
WFP ACTIVITIES
Her Royal Highness promotes the benefits of school feeding and good nutrition in WFP’s Food for Education programmes.
“During school visits I have noticed that food plays an important part in the success of students,” she said. “Malnutrition hinders physical, mental and cognitive development of children.”
