Statement by Spokesperson Clayton M. McCleskey on USAID Congratulates Drs. Lawrence Haddad and David Nabarro for Winning the World Food Prize
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. Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green on World Food Day
Investing in Women-Owned Enterprises to Help End Hunger And Drive The Rural Economy
This Nigerian Entrepreneur Embraces Boldness
This Ghanaian Entrepreneur Invests in People and Business
Statement by Administrator Mark Green on the Reauthorization of the Global Food Security Act
USAID Extends Innovation and Research Partnership with Texas A&M University
Remember Smallholder Farmers on International Coffee Day
USAID Extends Innovation and Research Partnerships with University of Illinois
Donors Announce Major Push to Generate Funding for "Data to End Hunger" for 500 Million Smallholder Farmers
We #EndHunger by Expanding Opportunities For Farmers
USAID Partners With U.S. Universities To Fight Global Hunger
