Our Mission
As the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative, Feed the Future works hand-in-hand with partner countries to develop their agriculture sectors and break the vicious cycle of poverty and hunger. We are helping people feed themselves and creating important opportunities for a new generation of young people, while building a more stable world.
Feed the Future Innovation Lab Working to Keep Malawi Women Thriving in Groundnut Farming
In Malawi, researchers from the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut are working to help women preserve their income and independence. As more men… Read more
Malawi
Utilizing PlantVillage AI Technology – and Young People – in Zambia to Increase Food Security and Combat Climate Change
A Feed the Future Innovation Lab is tapping into tech to support farmers in the fight against pests and diseases that destroy their crops. David… Read more
Zambia
Female Farmer in Tanzania Leads Agricultural Innovation and Helps Others Grow
A Tanzanian woman is following her passion for farming and helping others succeed in agriculture thanks to Feed the Future. Tanzanian entrepreneur Prakseda Melkior has… Read more
Tanzania
Q&A with USAID Chief Nutritionist Patrick Webb: Ending Hunger Goes Beyond Filling Stomachs
Source: USAID Blog An influential thought leader shares why nutrition needs to cut across food security, humanitarian aid, and global health… Read more
Read our annual update to learn more about our results through the years and read the stories of lives changed.
Where We Work
We currently focus our efforts in 20 target countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Featured Countries
Ethiopia
With a population of more than 112 million people, Ethiopia is one of the fastest-growing countries and economies in Africa.
Ghana
Agriculture is the largest source of employment in Ghana and growth in the sector is responsible for much of the country’s poverty reduction.
Guatemala
Guatemala has tremendous potential for expanding its agriculture sector – promising job creation and stable incomes – to address the primary drivers of poor nutrition, poverty and migration.
Latest Updates
Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Development Dina Esposito at the 2024 Borlaug Dialogue
Press
Press Release: Multi-Donor Fund Unlocks Financing for Africa's Small and Medium-Sized Agricultural Enterprises
Feed the Future Innovation Lab Working to Keep Malawi Women Thriving in Groundnut Farming
Utilizing PlantVillage AI Technology – and Young People – in Zambia to Increase Food Security and Combat Climate Change
Female Farmer in Tanzania Leads Agricultural Innovation and Helps Others Grow
Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Development Dina Esposito at the FAO Commit to Grow Equality Event at UNGA 79
FACT SHEET: U.S. Government Launches New Regional Approach to Double Down on Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Strategy / Plan
Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) Uganda Country Plan
Strategy / Plan
Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) Zambia Country Plan
Q&A with USAID Chief Nutritionist Patrick Webb: Ending Hunger Goes Beyond Filling Stomachs
