Forward Progress in the Fight to End 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
Fortifying Flour for a Stronger Ethiopia
A Bangladesh Shrimp Hatchery Goes from "Zero to Hero"
Tanzanian Students Learn the ABCs of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes
From U.S. Tractors to Ghanaian Tables
Farmers in Mozambique Reconnect to Global Cashew Market
A Partnership to Boost Africa’s Food Security
U.S. Farmer’s Invention Reduces Food Waste in Developing Countries
Soybean Testing Trials Hold Key to Better Yields in Sub-Saharan Africa
“Miracle Tree” Helps Peace Corps Volunteers Fight Malnutrition in Ghana
Technological Innovation Improves Grain Storage for Smallholder Farmers
Partnering with Walmart to Empower Rwandan Farmers
