Inaugural Appeal focuses on cost-effective agricultural solutions that link urgent needs with long-term resilience

Conflict and violence are driving extreme hunger in six major crises

Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali remain hotspots of highest concern, and Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned as a hunger hotspot to watch

In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced acute hunger—an increase of almost 14 million people compared to 2023, while the number of people facing catastrophic levels of hunger reached a record high

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries and territories

From the FAO Regional Office for Africa

Supporting farmers benefits us all

With these funds, FAO aims to reach around 600 000 food insecure people

Acute food insecurity soars driven by conflicts, extreme weather events, rising food prices

FAO Director-General calls for increased investments in agriculture and resilient agrifood systems to prevent famine in the run-up to the World Food Day