Stories

While the work of fighting global hunger can be complex, the goal is simple: to help families lead well-nourished, resilient and prosperous lives. Behind every statistic is a life—a child who doesn't need to wonder whether he'll eat dinner tonight, a mother who can now earn an income selling her own vegetables, a researcher bringing a new irrigation system to a small village. These are their stories.

A woman with her poultry farm in Isiolo County, Kenya.

Q&A with Ann Vaughan, USAID Senior Advisor for Climate Change: Tackling Gender Inequality Lessens Hunger

While climate change affects everyone, its effects are not felt equally. Farmers worldwide face threats to their livelihoods from devastating seasonal changes and extreme weather. Read more

30 November 2023

Fish Breeding Technology in Bangladesh Offers Convenience and Quality to Farmers and Consumers

Cryopreservation — preserving and storing the sperm cells of fish — helps maintain valuable genetic material and supports the growing aquaculture sector in the country… Read more

Bangladesh

28 September 2023

Dual-Purpose Seeds in Senegal Make Life Easier and More Profitable for Farmers

Innovative, specially-bred dual-purpose millet and cowpea seed varieties can be grown on the same plot of land at the same time and grow bigger plants… Read more

Senegal

28 September 2023