American Innovators Bring Agricultural Technologies to Global Markets
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
4 Ways to End Hunger in Africa
Stronger Food Businesses, Better Food Security
We Can End Hunger with Sustainable Farming
Building Niger’s Statistical Capacity to Bolster the Agricultural Sector
Agriculture Investment Yields Growth and Nutrition Gains for Africa
Why USAID is Looking to Silicon Valley for Food Security Partners
Mothers Embrace a New Approach to Nutrition Through Maternal Cash Transfers in Burma
Markets in Malawi Tap Into the Power of the Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato
In Tajikistan, Feed the Future Trains Women to Take Charge of Nutrition
Fish Fill Ponds, Plates and Pocketbooks in Nepal
Black Beans: Rich in Protein and Potential for Mayan Families
