Sustainable Intensification in East and Southern Africa: Participatory Research Enlists Farmers in New Food Security Efforts
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
In Tajikistan, New Wheat Variety Yields Record Harvest
African Union Commission Launches Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa
Feed the Future Civil Society Partner Receives Award from Kofi Annan at Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa
In Honduras, Eggplant Exports Raise Incomes of Producers, Create New Employment Opportunities in Rural Village
Feed the Future Transforming Lives of People Living with HIV in Kenya
Women Cash In with Traditional African Crop in Senegal
Cambodian Fish Farmers Save Ponds and Fish through Climate Change Adaptation Techniques
OPIC Has Another Record-Setting Year for Renewable Resources
New Feed the Future Program Supports Transformational Approaches to Agriculture-Led Growth
Request for Applications: Feed the Future Agriculture Technology Transfer Project
Disaster Declaration by the U.S. Government for Effects of Hurricane Sandy in Haiti
