Alice Martin‑Daihirou is a school feeding and early childhood development expert with extensive experience designing and managing large-scale nutrition programs across Africa and beyond. With a strong foundation in both policy and practice, she brings decades of leadership in food security, human development, and international cooperation.
As Senior Advisor at the Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF), Alice provides technical assistance and outreach to support the development and strengthening of sustainable, country-led school meal programs across the continent. A longtime collaborator with GCNF, she is a regular participant and presenter at the Global Child Nutrition Forum, where she shares insights drawn from years of hands-on experience.
Alice is passionate about creating systems that give every child the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.
Alice previously held a range of senior-level positions with the United Nations World Food Programme, serving at headquarters and in field operations, where she advanced school feeding as a tool for education, nutrition, and equity. She is known for her practical guidance, regional expertise, and ability to build partnerships that center local leadership.
Alice is based in Cameroon and holds a B.S. in Human Ecology/Early Childhood Development and an M.Sc. in International Studies, both from Howard University.
