Rwanda
Since the 1994 genocide and collapse of the economy, Rwanda has made significant improvements in poverty reduction and quality of life. But the effects of climate change on food and agriculture are threatening those advances.
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Hunger Stats
With many 69% of rural households dependent on small-scale farming, irregular climate is making food insecurity a growing problem.
1/5
of people are food insecure
32%
of children under 5 are malnourished
38%
of Rwandans live in poverty
1/5
of people are food insecure
32%
of children under 5 are malnourished
38%
of Rwandans live in poverty
1/5
of people are food insecure
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Population: 13.2 million people.
Background: Rwanda gained its independence in 1962. Since the 1994 genocide, its made steady economic and social progress.
Geography & Climate: Rwanda is a landlocked country in central Africa, bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is hilly and mountainous with a tropical climate.
Economy: Rwanda’s economy is largely agricultural, with most people relying on small-scale farming for food and income.
Causes of Hunger
WFP’s Hunger Relief
Present in Rwanda since 1975, WFP’s main priority is to provide food assistance to refugees, safety net assistance to the most vulnerable, and build national capacity to design and manage home-grown hunger solutions.
Food Assistance
When disasters strike, we provide people with immediate food and nutrition assistance. WFP provides targeted cash-based transfers to over 127,000 refugees in five camps, so they can buy food of their choice. Rwandan refugees returning home are also supported, to help them re-integrate into their communities.
School Meals
Nutritious school meals are provided to 117,000 pre-primary and primary students across 140 institutions in the country. WFP and its partners also implement complementary activities at the supported schools to enhance education outcomes among the targeted students.
Small-Scale Farming
WFP works to help small-scale farmers, especially women, have increased supplies and access to markets. This includes strengthening small-scale farmer cooperatives, improving access to finance and predictable markets and implementing initiatives to reduce post-harvest losses.
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- August 16, 2021
