Our Mission
The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) is a multilateral partnership and financing platform dedicated to improving food and nutrition security in the world’s poorest countries. We support smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and countries in the world’s poorest regions, helping them withstand global shocks and build resilient, sustainable agriculture and food systems that empower vulnerable farmers, their families, and communities.
What We DoPortfolio Highlights
$2.44
billion in financing
Since 2010, GAFSP has mobilized over $2.44 billion in donor funds, providing financial and technical support to projects across 55 countries.
funding32
million people reached
GAFSP has reached nearly 32 million people, 41% of whom are women, and supported more than 24,600 producer organizations.
our impact100%
of projects address climate
All new projects include climate co-benefits, and nearly half of all grant funds support climate change adaptation or mitigation.
thematic areas
Explore GAFSP Projects
Haiti
Rural Productivity and Connectivity Program with a Territorial Approach (PAPAIR)
Kyrgyz Republic
Improving Food Security and Nutrition for a More Resilient Food System
Togo
Support for the Promotion of Agroecological Market Gardening in Togo (ProSMAT)
Nepal
Food and Nutrition Security Enhancement Project (FANSEP) II
Samoa
Improved Food Security, Nutrition, and Livelihoods Through Improved Agroecosystems
Senegal
Support to the Improvement of Rural Family Poultry Farming in Departments of Mbour, Fatick and Kaolack
Rwanda Uganda
Using the e-Granary Innovative Mobile Platform to Deliver Economic Services to Farmers in East Africa
Central African Republic
Enhanced Resilience and Food and Nutrition Security in Kémo and Ouaka Districts (PARSANKO)
Latest News
Annual Report 2024: Transforming Food Systems with Innovative Financing Solutions
Equitable public and private financing is crucial for building resilient and sustainable food systems. We are proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting the transformative impacts of these investments on food systems.
Africa Has a Plan to Be Food Secure by 2035 – Now It Is Time to Finance It
Africa’s population is booming, but hunger is on the rise, with climate change hitting food production hardest on the continent. By aligning international investment with Africa’s own food system plans, the continent can turn this challenge into an opportunity for lasting prosperity, stability, and global food security.
Addressing Global Food Security Challenges: Interview with Natasha Hayward
This interview give Natasha’s insights on the state of global food security, the role of public and private investment, impactful interventions for women and youth, and the specific case of Ethiopia—offering readers a closer look at how international programs are shaping the future of food and agriculture worldwide.
Targeting Investment for Impact: Natasha Hayward on GAFSP’s Strategy with Devex
With its next replenishment expected in 2026, the World Bank-housed fund is shifting from lofty ambitions to a leaner, more catalytic role.