To dedicated humanitarian workers facing unprecedented challenges, we stand by you. Violence against you & those you serve has risen, driving hunger & suffering. We Food and Agriculture Organization are committed to building resilient communities & to #ActForHumanity. #LeaveNoOneBehind #WorldHumanitarianDay

Empowering farmers in #Laghman! With Asian Development Bank support, Food and Agriculture Organization has provided 10 silage chopper machines to 10 common interest groups (200 farmers) in #Mehtarlam. These shared resources are boosting agricultural productivity and uplifting the entire village.

In 2023, a staggering 282 million people faced acute hunger. Food and Agriculture Organization’s video sheds light on why increasing AGRICULTURAL AID is crucial for achieving #FoodSecurity. Watch and learn why investing in agriculture is a game-changer. 👉 bit.ly/AgricultureCan

Nearly 500 women-headed families in #Aqcha district of #Jawzjan province, have received backyard poultry packages with support from USAID. These vulnerable families now have the means to combat poverty and strengthen food security through poultry farming.

In #Kunar province, Food and Agriculture Organization with support from World Bank, is building the 815m #Chawki Canal. This project will protect 420ha and create 800 skilled and 5000 unskilled jobs in 10 months. Local women are weaving gabions to support the canal. Stay tuned for updates! 📈

Empowering Afghan farmers like #SayedOsman, the Farmer Field School initiative by Food and Agriculture Organization & USAID is transforming lives in #Jawzjan. With modern techniques, Sayed's wheat yield increased by 50%, and securing staple food for his family next year. Read more bit.ly/46NF06E

Thanks to World Bank, USAID, Sweden and Asian Development Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization's winter wheat campaign will provide 700 000 families with 50 kg of quality wheat seed, 100 kg of fertilizers along with training. Assisted families will meet their wheat needs for an entire year. #AgricultureCan

For $100/family, Food and Agriculture Organization will deliver quality wheat seed and fertilizers to 700 000 families, enabling them to produce 1.64 tonnes of wheat, worth $788. Yet, Food and Agriculture Organization is facing a $30M shortfall to help an additional 300 000 families secure a winter wheat harvest. #InvestInHumanity

By 2025, Food and Agriculture Organization's winter wheat campaign is expected to yield 1–1.2 million tonnes of wheat, feeding 4.9 million Afghans for a year. We urgently need $30 million to help secure wheat for an additional 2.1 million Afghans. #AgricultureCan

.Food and Agriculture Organization’s certified wheat seed sustains yield for over 3 years. By saving a portion of their harvest as seed, farmers assisted by Food and Agriculture Organization in 2021 are still benefiting in 2024. #AgricultureCan offer a sustainable solution to Afghanistan's #FoodSecurity crisis.

Certified wheat seed is pivotal for Afghan farmers. It boosts crop yields, improves quality, and ensures disease resistance. Healthier crops mean better #FoodSecurity. Thanks to World Bank funding, Food and Agriculture Organization is supporting rural communities in Afghanistan. 📷 bit.ly/3X2FZv9

Wheat provides 70% of Afghans' calories intake. Since 2022, Food and Agriculture Organization's wheat program helped in moving 8.5M rural people out of acute food insecurity, but 9.4M rural Afghans are still acutely food insecure We need to continue delivering on what has proven to work. #InvestInHumanity

Farming can be challenging, requiring constant adaptation to boost yields and sustain families. With support from USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, Food and Agriculture Organization is empowering Afghan Farmers through Farmer Field Schools. 👉 bit.ly/4dPSwtn

Rural communities in Afghanistan are facing high levels of food insecurity and hunger. Thanks to Japan's generous funding, Food and Agriculture Organization has helped protect the lives and livelihoods of 81 400 households across the country. bit.ly/3MJ7VzL #InvestInHumanity #FoodSecurity

The winter wheat season starts at the end of September. Food and Agriculture Organization will provide 700 000 families with seeds, fertilizers, and training to enable them secure wheat for a year. FAO requires $30 million before end of August to help an additional 300 000 families. #InvestInHumanity

This effective water management technique is helping to fight climate change in Afghanistan by capturing excess rain and storing it for dry periods. #WWWeek #WaterAction

Wheat is the lifeline for Afghans, providing 66% of daily calories. FAO in Afghanistan’s seed programme meets 23% of the country's wheat needs, boosting food security, reducing imports, & empowering farmers against climate challenges. Learn more 👇 bit.ly/4cnrece

A thriving wheat field in #Bargimatal district of #Nuristan province. The introduction of improved wheat varieties and advanced farming practices by Food and Agriculture Organization, with support of USAID, is boosting food security in the region.

.Food and Agriculture Organization, with support from @TheGEF, distributed 100 chopper machines in #Khost, #Laghman, and #Nuristan provinces. These machines help farmers produce silage from crops, reducing the strain on natural rangelands and promoting sustainable livestock feeding practices.

Empowering Afghan women in #Bamyan: 200 female beneficiaries received beekeeping packages with USAID support. In just three months, they have produced an average of 50kg of honey each, worth 25 000 AFN ($360). This initiative boosts self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.