We won't be able to achieve
#ZeroHunger
without small-scale farmers.
They already grow 1/3 of the world's food.
Think of what they could achieve with the right investments 🌾
From the Amazon to the Andes, small-scale farmers in
#Peru
are struggling with temperature extremes 🇵🇪 ☀️
Even in the lush rainforest, Gening needs to irrigate.
See how IFAD is helping him and other small-scale farmers around the world battle
#ClimateChange
⤵️
When it comes to tackling the world's multiple crises, a multifaceted approach is the way to go.
Hear more from IFAD’s Director and Controller, Advit Nath⬇️
Until recently, Chanda had to walk a long distance from her village in
#Zambia
to fetch water, crossing thick forest and dangerous roads.
But things have changed for the better thanks to this new solar-powered borehole.
Now she can easily collect water whenever she needs it💧
From farm to fork, the journey our food makes matters 🍅🚛
Small-scale farmers are at the root of our
#FoodSystems
, but many don’t have quality nutrition or reliable livelihoods.
It’s time for a change — and they are already leading the way.
Huda produces dried fruit in
#Jordan
, including apples, apricots, oranges & grapes🍎🍊🍇
Thanks to IFAD, she purchased new tools that allow her to save time while maintaining quality.
With her business booming, she has expanded out of her network to sell in a nearby showroom.
And there’s more: this in turn could reduce the number of hungry people worldwide by up to 17%.
We need world leaders to
#InvestInRuralWomen
✊✊✊ Do you agree?
By cherishing their ancient cultures, indigenous youth reach out to the past.
But they also look to the future.
See how they are combining innovation with traditional knowledge to address local and global challenges ⚡🌎👏
Those who have the most to lose as a consequence of
#ClimateChange
are rural people living in poverty, and smallholders who rely on agriculture in particular.
We need to channel climate funds and tools in the right direction.
Hunger and poverty are never a choice.
But world leaders have the power to decide: do we respond to crisis after crisis or do we invest in a resilient future for all?
It’s time to
#InvestInRuralPeople
. See the difference it makes.