FAO in the 2019 humanitarian appeals
The number of people facing severe hunger in the world has continued to rise. | |
Conflict and extreme climate events remain the main drivers behind severe food crises. Often occurring simultaneously, all dimensions of food security – food availability, access and utilization – are further undermined. Agriculture – the main source of livelihood for the majority of crisis affected populations – plays a crucial role in fighting hunger. Investing in agricultural support from the onset of a crisis saves lives and enables families trapped by fighting or |
living in remote areas to rapidly resume local food production and earn an income. In 2019, FAO’s response will continue to be scaled up to meet the most urgent needs of affected communities while strengthening their resilience and adaptive capacities. This will help to address the root causes of increased food insecurity and malnutrition, particularly of those most exposed and vulnerable to shocks. |
COUNTRY AND REGIONAL APPEALS

The designations employed and the presentation of material in the map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO concerning the legal or constitutional status of any country, territory or sea area, or concerning the delimitation of frontiers.
APPEALS IN NUMBERS
FAO'S RESPONSE
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Boost local food production and enhance nutrition | Support livestock owners and fishing communities | Contribute to environmental rehabilitation and disaster risk reduction | Cash-based | Coordination, food security information and analysis |
2019 funding requirements
in million USD
Guide to giving


Resource partners can contribute directly to country Strategic or Thematic Response Plans


SFERA
SFERA provides FAO with the financial means and flexibility to react promptly to humanitarian crises


Under this funding modality, resource partners or a financing institution entrust funds to FAO through an umbrella agreement


Through stand-by partnerships, FAO is able to quickly reinforce its country teams in response to complex emergencies
FAO in the 2019 humanitarian appeals
FAO is appealing for USD 940 million to assist 32 million people. FAO can help vulnerable families better withstand current and future crises and regain their self-sufficiency, livelihoods and lives.
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