Almost half of the population of Namibia is going hungry as a result of the El Niño-induced drought. The President has recently declared a state of emergency. I'm in Namibia this week to discuss response efforts with the governments and its partners.

PLEA FOR HELP … President Nangolo Mbumba on Thursday pleaded with United Nations assistant secretary general Reena Ghelani for aid as Namibians face severe drought and food insecurity.

The United Nations (UN) could look into providing Namibia with expertise to be able to deal with the impact of drought and other natural disasters. nbcnews.na/node/106441 Report: Blanche Goreses Visuals: Tala Kasheeta #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp

Highlights from Omaheke Region. Reena Ghelani and the United Nations in Namibia team, observed severe food insecurity brought on by El Niño. The situation threatens livelihoods, echoing concerns about the region's most marginalized communities facing potential destitution. #ZeroHunger

Climate Crisis Coordinator for the El Niño / La Niña Response Reena Ghelani visited Namibia last week to assess the drought situation. During her visit, she aimed to strengthen partnerships, evaluate impacts, promote initiatives, and build capacity. Read more: bit.ly/46fONSG

Last week, WFP had a mission to Stampriet Combined School's Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, funded by Brazil🇧🇷   Joined by Deputy Minister MoEAC Namibia, Hon Caley, Amb Shaanika of Ministry of International Relations & Cooperation & Brazil's Amb Sanmartin, the visit assessed the project's outstanding progress

117 smallholder farmers from Ohangwena now supply fresh produce to schools via a UN- supported e-commerce platform. 🌾 International solidarity for #SDG2 is key in the current drought! Read more: bit.ly/3z5LTmR

Consultation informelle sur la préparation des interventions du PAM 🇺🇳 sur plusieurs théâtres stratégiques (Ukraine, Sénégal, Namibie, Colombie). La France 🇨🇵 est attentive aux engagements du World Food Programme et à la cohérence de son action qui contribue à la stabilité dans le monde.

This week, #WFP, Capricorn Foundation & #MyUNAM are in Stampriet, equipping farmers with game-changing food processing & preservation skills. WFP thanks the Capricorn Group Limited for funding this initiative and #MyUNAM for the innovative partnership to address root causes of hunger.

Namibia has launched its first-ever Digital Schools Pilot project in Okahandja. nbcnews.na/node/106835 #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp

Over a year ago, WFP has joined inter-agency carpooling by #UNMobility and showed its commitment to reducing operational costs, protecting the environment, and collaborating closer within the United Nations in Namibia. Watch the video to learn more about the initiative and its impact in 🇳🇦.

Today, we stand united at UN House Namibia to honor #WorldHumanitarianDay. We remember those who've lost their lives in service and salute the brave aid workers on the frontlines. Their dedication embodies our commitment to leave no one behind. #RealLifeHeroes #HumanitarianAction

Every day, heroes walk among us. At #WFP, our team members tirelessly #ActForHumanity, ensuring hope reaches the most vulnerable. Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate these everyday heroes. Happy World Humanitarian Day!

This week we're spotlighting Olukula Clinic Food System Project, funded by the Federative Republic Brazil. The project equips pregnant & breastfeeding mothers to produce diverse, nutritious food, thereby addressing stunting & malnutrition, one family at a time. #FoodSecurity

🚨Job Alert 🚨 World Food Programme in #Namibia is looking for a qualified candidate for the position of ➡ Communications and Multimedia Assistant. Location: Windhoek, Namibia Closing date: 06 September 2024 Apply now: wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wfp…

Food processing reduces waste and boosts farmers profits! WFP, Capricorn Foundation & #MyUNAM are empowering farmers to transform fresh produce into market-ready products through value addition, branding and barcoding. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bddtxbsj