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Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions – new report
16/05/2025
In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger—an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023, while the number of people facing catastrophic levels of hunger reached a record high

New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others
31/10/2024
Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories

Food crisis in Haiti: FAO calls for urgent funding to assist 608,000 people to prevent further starvation and suffering
11/09/2024
From FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

Hunger Hotspots Report: famine looms in Gaza while risk of starvation persists in Sudan, Haiti, Mali, and South Sudan
05/06/2024
Latest Hunger Hotspots report urges immediate action to prevent famine and warns of La Niña-linked climate extremes

Haiti: Escalating violence and economic shocks compound hunger crisis
25/03/2024
Nearly half of the population is facing acute food insecurity.

Rural women in Haiti invest in themselves
10/07/2023
Village savings and loan associations help Haitian women build their businesses and futures
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Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries and Landlocked Developing Countries issue call for action to accelerate agrifood systems transformation and collectively build resilience
30/06/2023
High-Level Ministerial Event hosted by FAO promotes the sharing of experiences and ways forward through innovation and broader cooperation

Resilience through innovation in Haiti
22/06/2023
Simple and affordable water management and cropping techniques help farmers adapt to natural disasters and a changing climate

In 2023, FAO will require $1.9 billion to reach 48 million people with life-saving and livelihood assistance
01/12/2022
Acute food insecurity soars driven by conflicts, extreme weather events, rising food prices

FAO and Quebec ramp up climate adaptation efforts in Côte d’Ivoire, Haiti, and Senegal
14/11/2022
Global project helping vulnerable countries adapt to climate change launches second phase with $5 million investment.