World Food Programme Eastern Africa

WFP’s #ClimateAction means lives saved, livelihoods protected, and improved food security. In partnership with governments and partners, WFP is scaling up #AnticipatoryAction to help vulnerable communities anticipate, prepare for, and recover from the impacts of the climate crisis. #COP29 #ClimateAction #ClimateFinancing

Join Tiwonge Machiwenyika, WFP Namibia Country Director and Tomson Phiri, WFP Southern Africa Region spokesperson this Friday as they layout the dire #drought situation affecting 26 million people in Namibia and neighbouring countries. Moderated by Kazembire Zemburuka When: 8 November 2024 at 11 AM Where: X Space - https://lnkd.in/dt7TPiGc #WFPDroughtDialogue #SouthernAfricaDrought

In #conflict zones, humanitarian aid is a lifeline—but gaining access is often met with violence, interference, and bureaucratic obstacles. We must prioritize safe, unrestricted access to save lives. 📺 Watch to learn more. 👇

⌛ Time is running out for WFP to be able to pre-position food for next year’s humanitarian response in #SouthSudan World Food Programme urgently appeals to donors to provide early funding and ensure enough food is available across the country.

With support from the Mastercard Foundation, WFP is empowering farmers in drought-hit regions ☀️ like Mandera to thrive. Through training in dryland farming 🌱, water conservation, pest control, and market strategies, local farmers are growing crops like sorghum, maize, beans, and cabbage! 🧑🌾 “WFP was kind enough to supply us with food when we lost most of our items during the drought. They also gave us crucial training, which we applied to our farms and has led to us having produce that we were able to sell. We not only plant sorghum in the area, but we also have cabbages🥬, maize🌽 and beans in production, says Mohammed.” This initiative aims to produce 1,000 metric tons of sorghum, engaging more farmers and integrating sorghum into public institution supply chains and sustainable markets. It will further strengthen Kenya's agri-food systems, making them more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive particularly for youth. 💪 #FoodSecurity

Food is a pathway to peace. WFP leverages food security efforts in the communities we serve to create opportunities for peace.🌱🤝 By supporting activities that build trust, respect, solidarity & equal opportunity, we help communities thrive together. Here are 3️⃣ ways WFP uses food assistance to address the root causes of conflict and foster peace 🕊️

From emergency food aid to long-term solutions, WFP is on the frontlines, fighting hunger wherever it strikes. Because a world without hunger is a dream we all share. #ZeroHunger

💡 Did you know that over 733 million people go to bed hungry every night? Conflict, climate change, and economic instability are driving an alarming rise in food insecurity. On #WorldFoodDay, let’s unite to transform food systems and ensure everyone has access to nutritious food. #ZeroHunger #WorldFoodDay

👋🏿Meet Karlo from WFP's office in Kuajok, #SouthSudan. Karlo has been working with @WFP for 17 years, supporting communities build resilience and adapt to a changing climate🌾 Know more about him & his work here👇🏿

🔎 Evidence and impact are key to ensuring our support is the best it can be. Read more about how the WFP-UNICEF Joint Resilience Programme (JRP) in South Sudan enables greater impact by delivering a full package of services to vulnerable populations in urban and peri-urban areas. 🔗 http://bit.ly/3CiRfJW