Unprecedented drought pushing millions into starvation in the Horn of Africa. Rising conflict over shrinking natural resources. Surging cholera caseloads across the world. What do all of these things have in common? Water. This edition of the newsletter includes observations and takeaways from the recent UN Water Conference and why…
The global fertilizer shortage – stemming from Putin’s unprovoked war in Ukraine exacerbating global food, fuel and fertilizer prices around the world – is particularly concerning as it threatens the ability of smallholder farmers – the backbone of food security – to remain productive. That’s why Feed the Future has…
Fighting the global food security crisis doesn’t just mean feeding the world – it means nourishing the world too. One of the most serious effects of the crisis is malnutrition, especially for children. The World Bank estimates stunting – a measure of chronic malnutrition – hampers the cognitive and physical…
2022 saw an unprecedented global food security crisis exacerbated by COVID-19, global conflicts, and climate change. An estimated 205 million people were in need of life-saving food assistance, and some 768 million people were chronically hungry. With so much on the line, Feed the Future doubled-down on our development investments…
We need to accelerate and dramatically expand our efforts to feed a world that’s faced with more devastating climate shocks, rising food prices and protracted conflict. Feed the Future is answering that call in many ways, including by spurring research and innovation. Through our partnerships with American universities, local research…
In this issue we reflect on Feed the Future Week 2022 and the fact that ending hunger is the business of investing in communities to build resilience. Feed the Future’s long-term investments to boost agricultural productivity are proving critical. Together, we’re making climate-smart practices accessible, training farmers to use technologies…
In this issue we share our 2022 Feed the Future Progress Snapshot. Our fight against global hunger hinges on collective action. Unprecedented shocks threaten hard-won progress in the global fight against poverty, hunger and malnutrition. Together with our partners, we are committed to building a stronger tomorrow. Read on by…
Today’s global food security crisis requires leaders to deliver urgent humanitarian assistance while also investing in resilience so communities can better respond to future shocks. The United States, through the Feed the Future initiative, has made long-term investments for more than a decade that boost agricultural productivity, reduce hunger and…
We’re standing at the precipice of a global food security crisis. Up to 40 million people could be pushed into poverty and food insecurity this year alone as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And up to 20 million people in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia are at risk as…
The world is standing at the precipice of a food security crisis of historic proportions. War-induced supply disruptions and record-high prices for food, fuel and fertilizer could push an estimated 40 million more people into poverty and food insecurity by the end of this year. Worse yet, a catastrophic, four-season…
Families are facing unprecedented challenges in where to get their next meal. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is exacerbating the global food crisis brought on by the lasting impacts of the pandemic, climate shocks and protracted conflict, all of which will be felt by families in the years to come. That’s…
From record-breaking temperatures, droughts to devastating floods, the climate crisis is disrupting how communities grow and access nourishing food. In this issue we share how Feed the Future works hand-in-hand with partners around the world to bolster climate resilience in the fight to end hunger and malnutrition. When we face…
