Japan and the U.S. Join Forces to Advance Fight Against Global Hunger
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
Statement by the President on the Horn of Africa Famine
Community Leaders Briefing Series – The ONE Campaign
NFL Players Association and NFL Team up with USAID and Ad Council to Tackle the Crisis in the Horn of Africa
New Private Sector-Focused Program to Help U.S., ASEAN Deepen Food Security Cooperation
Feed the Future to Hold Consultative Knowledge Management Workshop with Stakeholders
Feed the Future Tanzania Hosts Partners Meeting in Arusha
Ambassador Rice Gets Firsthand Look at Food Security Activities in Rwanda
Feed the Future Highlighted at COP-17 Conference in Durban
Feed the Future Promotes Climate-Smart Agriculture through CAADP Workshop
In Honduras, Connecting U.S. Government Resources to Strengthen Food Security Efforts
Best Practices in Cultivation Help Plantain Farmers in Haiti Increase Yields
