New leadership, same goal:
#ZeroHunger
.
Thrilled to welcome Eric Perdison (
@Ericperd
) as the new
@WFP
Regional Director for Southern
#Africa
!
With his deep expertise in humanitarian work and passion for sustainable solutions, he's ready to lead us toward a hunger-free future.
Millions in Southern Africa are facing food insecurity due to
#ElNino
. Together with
@WFP_Africa
, we're fighting this crisis—but we need your help!
Act now. Share, donate, & make a difference today.
#Zerohunger
#Enough
#Elnino
New month! What does October mean to you? For many, it's the start of the lean season as cereal stocks deplete. For smallholder farmers, it’s time to prepare land for the season ahead. Globally, 16 October marks World Food Day. For us, every day is about saving & changing lives.
5 Southern African countries have declared drought a national disaster, and the lean season is fast approaching.
With
#ElNino
crippling our fragile food systems, only urgent global support and bold partnerships can turn this crisis into hope.
Let’s
#ACTNOW
#MondayMotivation
"For some communities, this is the worst crisis in a century💔."
#WFP
and partners are delivering life-saving solutions, but the scale of the crisis demands urgent global support.
Check out
@PhiriTomson
exposing the harsh reality of
#ElNino
in Southern
#Africa
.
"No one’s harvested enough. And there’s nowhere to run to."
As communities across Southern Africa reel from
#ElNi
ño, 68M people are facing food insecurity.
Climate action is obtainable - and urgent.
#UNGA79
🔗Read:
Collaboration is key!
@WorldVision
Southern Africa Regional Director Mark Kelly &
@WFP
Regional Director for Southern Africa Eric Perdison discussed strengthening our partnership to tackle hunger & build food security. Excited for what lies ahead!
#Enough
#ZeroHunger
#Partnership
From
#DRC
to
#Mozambique
,
@WorldVisionSAR
&
@WFP_SAfrica
work hard to deliver life-saving assistance to millions impacted by conflict and climate shocks.
Today, I met Mark Kelly, WV Regional Leader to discuss how we can do even more together for the people we serve.
Heartbreaking that my first post as Regional Director for
@WFP
Southern
#Africa
is about the devastation of
#ElNino
-induced drought.
Millions face hunger, and the need for global solidarity has never been more urgent.
🌍🤝 Let’s
#ActNow
Crops in
#Malawi
have been torched by drought as the country battles the impact of El Niño.
With 4.2 million people facing hunger, partners have been mobilizing support.
Read more from
@WFP
📷👇🏾
In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals that have the power to create a better world by 2030. 🌍💙👏
👨🏫Learn why
#SDG2
matters now more than ever⤵️
To effectively respond to the El Niño-induced drought, WFP working with
@DMMUZambia
, with the support of
@UKinZambia
conducted a market functionality index to assess the.
↪️ Availability
↪️ Accessibility
↪️ Affordability of essential goods & services.
What’s on your plate this 🇿🇦
#HeritageDay
?
Let’s celebrate the richness of our traditions through the food that brings us together.
Share your favourite recipes with the world!
📸
@Eat_Out
Safely storing health supplies is no small task!
In
#Malawi
,
@WFP
, in partnership with
@health_malawi
and
@TakedaPharma
, is sharing its expert warehousing practices with health facilities across the country.
Together, we're making a difference!
#MondayMotivation
The biggest moment on the diplomatic calendar is here. 🤝
@WFP
is at
#UNGA79
with a clear message: food security and sufficient nutrition for all is the linchpin to socio-economic stability, sustainable progress – and hope for a better future for all.
"Urgent global solidarity is needed to address the devastating impact of
#ElNino
-induced drought on food security in Southern
#Africa
."
Thank you,
@Gugulethu_CM
, for highlighting the urgency of global support! Lives and livelihoods are on the line. Let’s
#ActNow
.
#UNGA79
#TGIF
A world where everyone, everywhere has enough food to grow and thrive is the foundation for global stability.
As world leaders come together at
#UNGA79
, our message is clear: hunger is a global crisis we can't afford to ignore.
🌍🌿✨
#OurCommonFuture
This timely support is crucial for the people of
#Zimbabwe
grappling with the severe impacts of
#ElNino
.
Let’s stand together in the face of this devastation.
The pictures below, show distribution of food assistance in Mangwe under the Africa Risk Capacity Early Response in partnership with
@WFP_Zimbabwe
. A total of 26,434 people in Mangwe District will receive vital food support for the months of August and September 2024.
🌾 Food processing = less waste, more profit!
In
#Namibia
,
@WFP
, Capricorn Foundation, &
@unam_na
are empowering farmers to turn fresh produce into market-ready products with value addition, branding, and barcoding.