Over the last decade, Zambia has experienced the devastating impacts of the climate crisis. Prolonged dry spells, extreme high temperatures and floods have undermined people’s food security – especially small-scale farmers.
Millions of people are facing food insecurity due to El Niño-fueled drought and floods in southern Africa, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain warned during a visit to Zambia.
With $500,000 from Citi Foundation, WFP is ramping up a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to strengthen resilience to climate crises and boost financial inclusion for 17,200 small-scale farmers in Zambia over the next two years.
WFP is empowering farmers in Zambia to increase and strengthen their crop yields. With organic fertilizer and new soil techniques, farmers like Mainner are able to grow a variety of drought-tolerant crops.
“I’ve not only seen the health of my children improve, but the health of my community. Our children are strong now,” says Emeldah.
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Clara is at the forefront of the fight against malnutrition, and is one of 480 trained community health volunteers trained by WFP.
This funding from the United States – $610,000 – arrives at a critical time. The influx of DRC refugees in Zambia has been steadily increasing throughout 2020, pushing up the need for food and nutrition assistance.
Through this funding, WFP will deliver 2,380 metric tons of beans to complement the Government’s corn supply for three months, giving 255,000 drought-affected people across the country the food and nutritional assistance they need.
By promoting education and providing good nutrition, we’re empowering the next generation of inventors, artists and leaders.
