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Saving lives through stronger, more resilient livelihoods. Follow our Director-General QU Dongyu, .
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In 2020, a series of devastating floods struck Yemen's Hajr district, destroying the homes and livelihoods of many farming communities. See how , thanks to , helped affected farmers rebuild critical water assets and get back to producing food. #Cash4Work
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"There is no water, no pasture, no crops and nothing has been produced this year." In Somalia, severe drought is causing irreversible losses and threatening lives and livelihoods. See how , with funding from , is helping vulnerable farmers get back on their feet 👇
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. welcomes an additional $150M multi-agency contribution by the to strengthen resilience and address food insecurity in Yemen. According to 17 million people, over half of the population, are affected by acute food insecurity.
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Agriculture is massively underfunded in emergencies despite being one of the most cost-effective humanitarian frontline interventions. To reverse the tide of hunger, we must invest a lot more in helping farmers grow food - right where it is needed most. bit.ly/3Vmejzj
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Agriculture is massively underfunded in emergencies despite being one of the most cost-effective humanitarian frontline interventions. We must provide support in a way that reaches the most people with the least resources. Agricultural aid is humanitarian action.
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FAO's cash+ approach protects livelihoods and supports local market systems. In Somalia, is implementing lifesaving cash+ interventions in 31 of the 35 areas considered hard-to-reach. Urgent funding is still needed to reach more Somalis. bit.ly/3CdbI3Q
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The war in Ukraine has significantly disabilitated the grain storage capacities of Ukrainian farmers, severely impacting local and global food security. See how distributed grain sleeves to farmers, to enable them to save and sell their produce even in times of conflict.
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The number of people facing acute food insecurity has risen from 161 million last year, to 222 million today. To reverse this trend, we need to focus more on humanitarian agricultural aid that helps people grow food where it is most needed. bit.ly/3imr7XQ
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