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Scale of acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo “staggering” FAO-WFP warn
06/04/2021
Over 27 million Congolese – one in three people - now critically hungry

FAO and Belgium support vulnerable populations in recovering their agricultural livelihoods to resume food production while strengthening their resilience
31/03/2021
FAO and Belgium support vulnerable populations in recovering their agricultural livelihoods to resume food production while strengthening their resilience

Communities host displaced people and share farmland to fight hunger in Cabo Delgado
29/03/2021
After their house was burned down, Abdul Selemane (44), his wife, two kids and mother fled Mocímboa da Praia, one of the districts most affected by insurgent attacks in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.

Acute hunger set to soar in over 20 countries warn FAO and WFP
23/03/2021
Acute hunger set to soar in over 20 countries warn FAO and WFP

FAO builds stronger veterinary diagnostic laboratories in West and Central Africa
23/03/2021
National laboratory systems play a crucial role in preventing, detecting and responding to health threats.

Disasters take heavy toll on agri-food systems as new threats emerge
18/03/2021
Disasters take heavy toll on agri-food systems as new threats emerge

Batoul Saad improves her livelihood with FAO’s support
17/03/2021
The conflict in Syria has driven up the price of animal fodder and other livestock inputs, and quality feed is not always available on the market.

From a destroyed field to a bountiful vegetable farm in a few months
12/03/2021
From a destroyed field to a bountiful vegetable farm in a few months

FAO aims to provide livelihood assistance to nearly 49 million people in 2021
11/03/2021
FAO aims to provide livelihood assistance to nearly 49 million people in 2021

Empowering women and girls is crucial to ensure sustainable food security in the aftermath of COVID-19 say UN food agency heads ahead of International Women's Day
06/03/2021
Empowering women and girls is crucial to ensure sustainable food security in the aftermath of COVID-19 say UN food agency heads ahead of International Women's Day