In South Sudan, FAO empowers women in agrifood systems, providing tailored support to farmers and small business owners. This includes training, seeds, tools, and small ruminants to improve nutrition. Savings and loans associations also boost economic empowerment.

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In South Sudan, FAO leads a program empowering women in agrifood systems. Farmers and small business owners receive tailored support, including training in vegetable production and irrigation, seeds, tools, and small ruminants to improve nutrition for families with young children. Savings and loans associations are also established to boost economic empowerment.

FAO will highlight women's innovative contributions during the [International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026](https://www.fao.org/woman-farmer-2026/en), celebrating women farmers in South Sudan. Connect with FAO: [Subscribe on YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN), follow us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/fao), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fao), [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/fao/), and [Weibo](https://www.weibo.com/unfao). Learn more at [fao.org](http://www.fao.org). #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

In South Sudan, FAO empowers women in agrifood systems through tailored support. Many participants, already farmers or business owners, receive training in vegetable production and irrigation, seeds, and tools. Women with malnourished children also receive small ruminants to improve nutrition. Savings and loans associations further enhance their economic empowerment.

FAO will celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 to raise awareness of women's innovative practices and diverse contributions across agrifood value chains, particularly in South Sudan. Learn more and connect with FAO:

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Forests are vital for global economies and millions of livelihoods, creating jobs, income, and supporting communities. They contribute trillions to the global economy by providing essential ecosystem services like water, climate, and soil, alongside ecotourism, energy, and raw materials.

Join us in celebrating the International Day of Forests on March 21!

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Hear the inspiring stories of farmers, fishers, and rural families who nourish the world. Through FAO projects, they share their resilience and hope for the future.

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Farmers, fishers, and rural families involved in FAO projects share their powerful stories of resilience and hope. These voices represent those who nourish the world, highlighting the impact of FAO's work.

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Women are the backbone of India’s agrifood systems: sowing, livestock, biodiversity, and household nutrition. Their contributions sustain rural economies and strengthen food security. FAO, collaborating with the Government of India, supports gender-responsive approaches, enhancing women’s access to resources, climate-resilient practices, digital innovation, and leadership opportunities.

For the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, FAO reaffirms its commitment to empowering women farmers, entrepreneurs, and change-makers. This fosters resilient agrifood systems and a more sustainable, food-secure India. Learn more about FAO's work in India.

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leverages behavioral science to understand human choices and drive meaningful change. By understanding real-world contexts, FAO builds and refines interventions with local communities. Examples include climate-smart crop planning in Kenya and stronger biosecurity in Mozambique, unlocking innovation and transforming agrifood systems.

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In Sri Lanka's Ampara District, FAO provides technical assistance to community-led, self-sustained inland fisheries. This initiative fosters innovation and resilience among fisher families, enhancing food security, nutrition, and livelihoods through sustainable practices.

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The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) will host the regional launch of the International Year of the Woman Farmer. This strategic event aims to integrate the initiative into FAO's regional priorities and agreements, emphasizing the vital role of rural women in the region's agrifood systems.

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FAO, supported by Italy and the Government of Mozambique, is empowering farmers in Manica Province to combat climate change, soil degradation, and low productivity. Through the PRODAI project, communities establish multi-strata agroforestry systems, combining native timber, fruit trees, and biomass crops to restore soils, reduce erosion, and diversify livelihoods.

Fifteen community nurseries have already produced over 250,000 seedlings, engaging more than 3,000 farmers. By capturing carbon and connecting producers to voluntary carbon markets like Acorn and Plan Vivo, agroforestry creates new income opportunities and strengthens resilience. The goal is to restore 3,000 hectares with 1 million seedlings, planting a sustainable future. Learn more at [FAO](http://www.fao.org).

The regional launch of the International Year of Rural Women aims to integrate this initiative into FAO's regional priorities and Member State agreements. Coinciding with International Women's Day, this event highlights the vital work of rural women, promoting their empowerment and reducing inequalities within the region's agri-food systems.

Taking place during the FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39), the launch underscores the strategic role of rural women in the agri-food systems of Latin America and the Caribbean.

For more information: https://www.fao.org/americas/events/event-detail/lanzamiento-regional-agricultora/fr

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The EU-funded CAPFISH-Capture programme strengthens Cambodia's inland fisheries management, protecting fish stocks and supporting dependent communities. This initiative improves community fisheries governance, monitoring, and collaboration with the Fisheries Administration (MAFF). Through local leadership, reliable data, and sustainable practices, it safeguards flooded forests, maintains healthy fish populations, and secures future livelihoods.

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The EU-funded CAPFISH-Capture programme, implemented by Cambodia's Fisheries Administration (FiA) with FAO support, strengthens marine fisheries management. Utilizing SMART Patrols and Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), it enhances monitoring, enforcement, and transparency at sea.

This initiative combats illegal fishing, protects marine ecosystems, and secures sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities. For more, visit FAO. Follow FAO on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and subscribe to their YouTube channel.

Latin America and the Caribbean faces a decisive moment for its agrifood systems. FAO supports the 2030 Agenda through its 2026–2027 Regional Priorities, aligned with its Strategic Framework for better production, nutrition, environment, and life. These priorities advance efficient, inclusive, and sustainable production; hunger eradication; climate action; and reduced inequalities. FAO is committed to transforming agrifood systems with its Members.

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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation to combat poverty, hunger, and inequality (SDGs 1, 2, 10). Using geospatial modeling and partnerships, HIH aims to raise incomes, improve nutrition, and strengthen climate resilience. The HIH Investment Forum 2025 connects governments with investors for national agriculture and food value chain opportunities. A video on the FAO Bangladesh HIH page features Minister Jahangir Alam Chowdhury discussing Bangladesh's investment potential.

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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative supports nationally led programs to transform agrifood systems, aiming to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial analytics and robust partnerships to accelerate market-based changes, boosting incomes, improving nutrition, and strengthening climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 is central to this partnership-building, offering a platform for member governments to present national agriculture and food value chain investment opportunities. These opportunities are showcased to global investors, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and donors.

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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation to address poverty, hunger, and inequality (SDG1, SDG2, SDG10). Using advanced geospatial modeling and partnerships, HIH raises incomes, improves nutrition, and strengthens climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 connects governments with investors, multilateral banks, and the private sector to showcase national agriculture and food value chain opportunities. A key focus is on regions like Amazonia.

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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative accelerates agrifood system transformation to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10). It uses geospatial analytics and partnerships to raise incomes, improve nutrition, and build climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 provides a platform for governments to present national agriculture and food value chain investment opportunities to global investors. Watch Governor Rodrigo Villalba Mosquera discuss Colombia's HIH investment potential.

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The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation to eradicate poverty (SDG1), end hunger and malnutrition (SDG2), and reduce inequalities (SDG10). It uses advanced geospatial modeling and robust partnerships to boost incomes, improve nutrition, and build climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 is a key platform where governments present national agriculture and food value chain investment opportunities to investors, multilateral banks, the private sector, and donors. A video features Jamaica's Minister of Agriculture, Floyd O'Brian Green, discussing HIH's exciting regional opportunities and targeted sectors.

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