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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.

Catastrophic hunger levels recorded for the first time in Haiti
14/10/2022
Almost half the population are currently facing acute hunger