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Fleeing violence in northeastern Nigeria, Maimuna was stripped of her home, her possessions and her ability to feed her children. With Food and Agriculture Organization’s support, she found a lifeline—turning Tom Brown porridge into both nourishment and income. #EmergenciesCantWait

Years of conflict and extreme climate have shattered the livelihoods of many Yemeni beekeepers like Salim. As humanitarian funding dwindles, even more face uncertainty. Food and Agriculture Organization's support remains a crucial lifeline. bit.ly/3YL9qUj #EmergenciesCantWait


The Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA) enables Food and Agriculture Organization to respond rapidly and effectively to food and agricultural threats and emergencies. This annual report provides key operational and financial data from 2024. bit.ly/4j7ZmMn




More than 295 mln people in 53 countries face acute food insecurity. Funding shortages are expected to worsen the ability to address food insecurity. Rein Paulsen FAO in Emergencies and Arif Husain detail the Global Report on Food Crises's findings⤵️ buff.ly/nbnRdco

Amid war’s devastation, with Food and Agriculture Organization’s support, Larysa—who had never farmed before—turned 50kg of seed potatoes into 600 kg of food. But as humanitarian funding dries up, Ukrainian families like hers face deeper uncertainty. bit.ly/4dgcL3T #EmergenciesCantWait


According to Global Network Against Food Crises's #GRFC2025 report, more than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024. Most of them live in fragile & protracted crisis contexts, says FAO in Emergencies Director @ReinPaulsen. At #EHF2025, he explains why #EmergenciesCantWait 👇🏽

116 aid organizations, including Food and Agriculture Organization, are calling for immediate action to prevent #Yemen from descending further into humanitarian catastrophe. With the 2025 Response Plan less than 10% funded, millions face rising hunger, displacement & deprivation. fao.org/newsroom/detai…


In times of crisis, agriculture is a lifeline. Food and Agriculture Organization's work can't stop. With humanitarian funding shrinking, investing in agriculture is more urgent than ever to 🔸save lives, 🔸protect livelihoods, and 🔸fight hunger. bit.ly/3laWfbw #EmergenciesCantWait


Once affected by conflict and climate shocks in northeastern Nigeria, Aisha, Alimi, and Yakaru are now rebuilding their lives and livelihoods. With funding from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺, Food and Agriculture Organization is helping communities strengthen resilience through sustainable agriculture and energy access.

Thanks to IsDB Group, OIC, and الصندوق السعودي للتنمية through the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund, Food and Agriculture Organization has rehabilitated check dams and ponds in Sarkani District—boosting flood protection and water access for agriculture and livestock. 📷 bit.ly/4dB89Wg


Conflict in northern Mozambique is affecting hundreds of thousands of farmers like Ali, often forcing families to leave their livelihoods behind. Now, with funding cuts, more people are at risk. Food and Agriculture Organization's lifesaving agricultural support can offer hope. bit.ly/4kp7pFT


#HappeningNow 8 trucks carrying 426 MT of sorghum seeds have departed today to Kordofan, thanks to the generous support of European Union In Sudan. This is part of a larger effort to deliver 1065 MT of seeds to vulnerable communities in North & South Kordofan States. #WithSudan


Tera Liwan check dam—one of hundreds built by Food and Agriculture Organization with World Bank support in Gardez. • Manages rainfall • Prevents erosion • Stores water • Recharges groundwater #WaterManagement


Forced to flee, Maimuna lost her home, belongings and livelihood. With Food and Agriculture Organization’s support, she turned Tom Brown porridge into sustenance and income—gaining new skills, providing for her children. Now, funding cuts threaten support for IDP women like her. bit.ly/3S4gLe4


🎧 In this #FAOBrief 👇 🔹 Food and Agriculture Organization calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza 🔹 Acute food insecurity increases for sixth consecutive year 🔹 Six #AgriculturalHeritage systems are recognized for their sustainable practices 👉soundcloud.com/unfao/fao-brie… #GIAHS #FightFoodCrises

#Gaza: less than 5% of cropland area remains available for cultivation, exacerbating the risk of famine - Food and Agriculture Organization & UNOSAT warn. “This is not just a loss of infrastructure – it is a collapse of Gaza’s agrifood system and of lifelines" says Beth Bechdol. fao.org/newsroom/detai…

The Global Report on Food Crises reveals a staggering reality: 295 million people in 53 countries/territories faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024. At Food and Agriculture Organization we know that #AgricultureCan be the solution, but we need the right support. #FightFoodCrises #GRFC2025