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Global hunger is on the rise for the third year in a row, affecting millions worldwide. The crisis is particularly severe in Africa, where one in five people face hunger. To address this, there are initiatives towards sustainable agriculture, food distribution, and humanitarian aid to those most affected, but it is still not enough. Impact investing towards food production, economic betterment, and empowerment of farmers along with infrastructure improvement is the need of the hour. https://lnkd.in/dg3kYg7c . . . Facebook - https://lnkd.in/gcuKtfwS Instagram- https://lnkd.in/grkdKsZG Linkedin- https://lnkd.in/gCzSt_aQ X- https://lnkd.in/gsXcWH2g Youtube- https://lnkd.in/g2ARJxEu . . #Globalhungercrisis #Foodinsecurity #Sustainableagriculture #Fooddistribution #Humanitarianaid #HungerinAfrica #ImpactinvestingEconomicbetterment #Farmerempowerment #Agriculturalinfrastructure #Foodproduction #Ruraldevelopment #Povertyalleviation

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 Food is more than a necessity—it’s a right. Yet, millions of children in Africa go to bed hungry every day. Sub-Saharan Africa is facing a significant food crisis, with over 𝟐𝟖𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 affected by hunger. Children are disproportionately impacted, enduring malnutrition, stunting, and wasting, which severely hinder their health, cognitive development, and educational outcomes. The escalating challenges of 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭, and 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 are exacerbating food insecurity, leaving entire communities trapped in poverty. Addressing this crisis requires immediate action. Strengthening 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, improving 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, and reinforcing 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐬 are essential to ensuring that every child has access to nutritious food. 📢 Join the movement to combat food insecurity by partnering with organizations committed to sustainable development and child nutrition. The future of Africa’s children depends on it. #FoodSecurity #ZeroHunger #SustainableDevelopment #Africa #ChildHealth #ClimateAction #DevelopmentGoals

The ongoing conflict in #Sudan has led millions to the brink of famine. With 25.6 million people facing acute hunger, #UNDP Sudan is making a significant impact. By empowering women farmers to cultivate food crops in Gedaref state, they are not just addressing food security but also instilling a sense of hope. This work is supported by #GIZ and funded by #BMZ. https://lnkd.in/eTvpS7ib

https://lnkd.in/g4qgBXbu The National UN Volunteers-India World Hunger Day - May 28 Resolution: Zero Hunger By: KUNJU C NAIR, The UN Designate, Trissur, Kerala On World Hunger Day, observed on May 28, Kunju C. Nair, The UN Designate from Trissur, Kerala, emphasized the imperative of achieving the ambitious goal of Zero Hunger. The National UN Volunteers-India organization dedicated efforts towards combatting hunger and its repercussions on a global scale. Nair's call for action resonates strongly amidst the challenging landscape of food insecurity and malnutrition, urging collective efforts towards a sustainable and hunger-free future. Through collaborative initiatives and advocacy, the resolve to eradicate hunger becomes a tangible goal, fostering hope and progress for communities worldwide.

Today I arrived in beautiful Kigali, Rwanda to visit Africa Improved Foods (AIF), a public-private partnership involving dsm-firmenich, the government of Rwanda, IFC, CDC Group and FMO. With the mission to be an impact-driven African food champion, AIF addresses hunger and malnutrition by building resilient and sustainable food systems, offerings beneficiaries and consumers nutritious, affordable and accessible products. Currently AIF feeds more than 1.5 million beneficiaries and consumers daily. This social enterprise provides a scalable and sustainable solution to malnutrition via the local production of highly nutritious food. Raw inputs such as maize and soybeans are supplied by 90,000 smallholder farmers from Rwanda, Tanzania, Malawi, DRC and Kenya. In Rwanda alone, AIF sources from 45,000 farmers, improving farmers’ livelihoods and contributing to rural development. Serving others starts with self-care and during my visit we will organize townhalls to engage with ~500 AIF employees about the importance of a pro-active approach to vitality and health. I will also visit the Kigali Memorial Center and Rwanda Parliament. Finally, in line with the mission of Stichting Orange Babies 🧡 I will visit a corporative for women living with HIV in Rwanda. I can’t wait to learn more about the great work AIF is doing and how they bring progress to life. #impact #nutrition Jan Vriens #servingothers #healthprevention #GlobalVitality

It’s been almost a year since civil war erupted in Sudan and there’s still no end to the conflict in sight. Millions of people face devastation, displacement, and despair, and the risk of famine looms. As usual, women and girls suffer the most. Farmers like Hawa, a mother of five from East Darfur, said she worries about trying to reach her fields: “We fear being robbed, sexually harassed, or even worse.” This horror continues to be largely absent from the headlines. We are grateful to William Lambers, who raised the collective and frustrated voices of humanitarian workers in a Newsweek op-ed. As he noted, millions of people have fled Sudan’s violence into neighboring countries that already face dangerous food insecurity. Last month, the World Food Programme reported to the UN Security Council that, “Across the region, nearly 28 million people face acute food insecurity with 18 million in Sudan, 7 million in South Sudan, and nearly 3 million in Chad.” Governments and institutional donors must step up, and world leaders must help achieve a ceasefire to protect civilians and to allow humanitarian aid to reach those most in need. Yet the world hears even less about the women leaders who are helping others out of the suffering. One woman in East Darfur State told us: “We welcome people coming from Khartoum, who … come exhausted due to the long journey and tough route. Some get robbed on their way. They are suffering from the lack of food and water. … We provide a ready-made meal first upon their arrival, anytime morning, evening, or night.” Just think how much potential we could unlock with even a little support for women leaders like this. CARE’s team is working to do this and much more. https://ow.ly/rPP850R9eEt

My View on the Cholera Outbreak in Zambia In the wake of the alarming cholera outbreak in Lusaka and other parts of Zambia, it's evident that the timeless wisdom "prevention is better than cure" holds more weight than ever. The lack of investment in prevention measures is striking, particularly in holding water supply companies accountable. In both rural and urban areas, where a significant population resides below the poverty line, water quality remains a critical issue. There is an urgent need for supply of clean and safe water in our communities. Equally concerning is the negligence of proper waste management. Landfills situated dangerously close to homes, as observed in Chawama and other parts of Lusaka, pose a severe threat to public health. Unregulated disposal sites lead to groundwater contamination, as residents resort to digging wells near these hazardous areas. It's high time we invest in preventive measures as much as we invest in curative medicine as a country. Adopting a strategic health promotion approach that aims to instill behavior change and a sense of responsibility among citizens for cleaner and safer communities is cardinal. It's time to prioritize proactive health measures to prevent the onset of diseases and build a resilient and healthier Zambia. By fostering cleaner cities, effective waste disposal and improved living conditions, we can collectively combat and eradicate waterborne diseases. Let's unite in advocating for cleaner water, better sanitation and a healthier Zambia African Union Bingwa Initiative Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) #CholeraOutbreak #preventioniskey #yourfriendlyenvironmentalist

Our 2023 Impact Report highlights our local anti-trafficking network locations progress and big dreams for the future. Let’s hear from Hope For South Sudan (HFSS), our partners along the border of Uganda, on how their progress informs their future plan: In 2023, we achieved the milestone of generating 75% of all consumed food for the first time on our farm. This significant achievement, attained within three years of commencing our farming partnership with Rise Against Hunger in 2020, has substantially reduced dependence on imported food—a critical step toward food security. Moreover, dietary diversity has increased from three food groups daily, which has enhanced energy levels, skin health, and school performance among children. In 2024, we will focus on strengthening the implementation of nutrition-smart farming practices and expanding our reach to foster more significant community impacts. We plan to inaugurate a farm school for 30 community participants, enhancing food security and mitigating exploitation in vulnerable communities. To support HFSS to build toward their 2024 goals, click here: https://lnkd.in/gYPVyfzK #LUV #EndHumanTrafficking #LiftUpTheVulnerable #StopHumanTrafficking #LUVTransforms #EmpoweringLives #Impact #HumanTrafficking #Hope #Transformation #EndOppression #InvestInHope #Protection #SouthSudan

World Vision Southern Africa Regional Director Mark Kelly shares this video and message after witnessing first-hand the impact of the El Niño-induced drought in Southern Africa. "The worst mid-season dry spell in over 100 years, exacerbated by an El Niño phenomenon, is having a severe impact on the population in Southern Africa. While meeting Mr Moyo in his field in Zambia, he said he normally harvests over 150 bags of maize for his family's annual income and consumption. This year, there is nothing! His family has only two bags of maize remaining from last season - only enough food for the next month. Like Mr Moyo, by the end of June, millions of families across Southern Africa will have used all their household food reserves, and child malnutrition will drastically increase. Millions of people across the region need immediate multisectoral lifesaving and life sustaining humanitarian assistance. In Zimbabwe alone, over 2.7 million children are currently food insecure - and once this year's harvest season produces no maize, family food reserves will be depleted and the number of food insecure children will increase." World Food Programme USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance World Vision UNICEF United Nations United Nations OCHA FAO World Food Programme Southern Africa UNDP Zambia UNDP UNICEF Zimbabwe

In Uganda, nearly half the population—almost 23 million people—lack reasonable access to clean water. Women and girls bear the brunt of this burden, often walking miles each day to fetch water. As part of the Global Alliance for Sustainable Nutrition, we've partnered with communities in Butambala and Iganga districts to rehabilitate ten wells, serving about 19,000 people. 🚰 The rehabilitated wells support the irrigation of backyard gardens, helping families grow diverse crops that provide essential vitamins and minerals. 🌱🍌🌶️ We've also trained nearly 600 local volunteers on sanitation and hygiene practices. These volunteers mobilised over 1,600 people to attend workshops and learn about the importance of good hygiene and sanitation, such as hand-washing, which reduces the spread of diseases and improves maternal and child health. 🧼👐 Transformative change is happening. Together, we can build a future where families thrive 👉 https://lnkd.in/d2_ZZQ5D #TheHungerProject #TheHungerProjectUK #CleanWater #EndMalnutrition #GlobalNutrition #SustainableDevelopment #EmpowerWomen