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Families are facing unprecedented challenges in where to get their next meal. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is exacerbating the global food crisis brought on by the lasting impacts of the pandemic, climate shocks and protracted conflict, all of which will be felt by families in the years to come. That’s why Feed the Future invests in resilience to help communities stand up to recurrent shocks, while also addressing the underlying drivers of hunger, poverty and malnutrition.
Up to 40 million additional people could be pushed into poverty and food insecurity this year as a result of the impacts of Russia’s war on Ukraine. We’re doubling down on our efforts by helping countries most vulnerable to the impacts of rising food, fuel and fertilizer prices. The U.S. Congress passed a bipartisan bill to provide more than $40 billion in emergency funding to support the Ukrainian people, with up to $760 million in additional funding to address the growing global food crisis. Through Feed the Future, the U.S. government is tackling fertilizer shortages so smallholder farmers can continue to grow crops for upcoming seasons, increasing investments in agricultural capacity and resilience like reducing food loss, and cushioning the shocks on poor people like safeguarding nutrition.
For stories and updates related to Feed the Future and global food security progress, keep an eye out for our upcoming newsletter issues.
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