Global Food Security Program Makes Climate Focus Official

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Many GAFSP projects already had climate elements but this is the first time the program will require it. The move was driven by smallholder farmers, who are seeing the ill effects of climate change on their production and livelihoods.

GAFSP Elects New Leadership to its Steering Committee

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GAFSP is pleased to announce the appointment of Canada and the United States as new Steering Committee Chairs.

Rwanda’s Greenhouses Bring Growth

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Despite strong economic growth and falling poverty levels, Rwanda faces significant challenges in meeting food demands and food security. Farmer and father, Jean-Paul Kubwimana, defied these challenges, increasing his income by 15 times. Driving past a greenhouse full of healthy tomatoes, he decided to investigate how greenhouse tomatoes could benefit his family.  

Strengthening Rice Production in Cambodia

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Despite decades of economic growth, many sectors of the rice production industry in Cambodia remain vulnerable to climate change events, and farmers do not have access to knowledge of modern rice production and processing techniques.

Twitter Chat: Empowering Women Farmers for a Sustainable Future for All

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Women play a central role in agriculture and food systems, yet they remain more at risk of being food insecure than men. Hosted by ActionAid USA and GAFSP, this Twitter Chat will highlight that women's empowerment is critical to creating and maintaining a sustainable future for all.

Three Ways GAFSP is Leveling the Playing Field on Gender Equality

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This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women around the world and gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow, towards progress and a just, more equal world.