Some Relief in East African Famine, But Aid Must Continue
Gender Equity, Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Empowering women and girls is critical to achieving secure, sustainable and equitable global food systems. Feed the Future promotes evidence-based and data-driven approaches to advancing gender equity, equality and women’s empowerment. We challenge discriminatory gender norms, policies and practices. We intentionally engage with men and boys as partners to empower women and girls in their different roles on and off the farm.
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
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
Building a Better Peanut: Ugandan Scientist’s Studies Help Bring Farmers a More Resilient Crop
A disease that ravages peanut crops in the country can contribute to food insecurity, but researchers like Esther Achola are fighting back with innovative new… Read more
Uganda
Food Security in Lebanon Starts With Seeds, Seedlings and Compost for Smallholder Farmers
As the global food security crisis creates challenges for farmers, an agricultural program in Lebanon is distributing critical resources to help thousands. Lebanon… Read more
Stories
U.S. Senator: Africa Continent of Tremendous Opportunity
Opening Remarks to Regional Journalists on the Margins of African Union Summit
United States Food Security Investment Will Benefit 40,000 Zambian Households
Remarks byDeputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan at the 12th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment
Briefing on U.S. Efforts in the Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa
Feed the Future Holds First Public-Private Partnership Technical Forum
USAID Administrator Shah's Remarks at Senator Chris Coons' Africa Conference
At 2011 Ibrahim Forum, OPIC Discusses Investments in African Agriculture
Feed the Future Highlighted at U.S.-Rwanda Meeting on Trade and Investment
Background Briefing On Secretary Clinton's West Africa Trip
Transforming African Agricultural Systems Through Sustainable Intensification: Project Design Workshops
