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We’re working to break the cycle of poverty, hunger and malnutrition.

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.

Read our annual update to learn more about our results through the years and read the stories of lives changed.

5.7 M
More people now live above the poverty line (estimate)
3.4 M
More children are not stunted (estimate)
1000+
Innovations developed and deployed
$6.2 B
in financing for food security unlocked (2011-2022)
5.2 M
More families are no longer suffering from hunger (estimate)
$28 B
Generated in agricultural sales to help farmers (2011-2022)

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
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Gender Equity, Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Feed the Future Innovation Lab Working to Keep Malawi Women Thriving in Groundnut Farming
Malawi
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Nutrition
Resilience
Utilizing PlantVillage AI Technology – and Young People – in Zambia to Increase Food Security and Combat Climate Change
Zambia
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Gender Equity, Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Female Farmer in Tanzania Leads Agricultural Innovation and Helps Others Grow
Tanzania
Policy
Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Development Dina Esposito at the FAO Commit to Grow Equality Event at UNGA 79
Policy
Private Sector Engagement
Resilience
FACT SHEET: U.S. Government Launches New Regional Approach to Double Down on Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nutrition
Q&A with USAID Chief Nutritionist Patrick Webb: Ending Hunger Goes Beyond Filling Stomachs

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