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Hunger threatens health and stability. We provide emergency nutrition assistance while advancing sustainable agricultural and community-based initiatives that reduce food insecurity long-term.
To strengthen food security by supporting emergency nutrition assistance while advancing sustainable agricultural and community-based initiatives that promote long-term resilience and reduce food insecurity.
35%
Population at risk of food insecurity
18%
Chronic malnutrition in children
€8M+
Annual food import dependency
60%
Agricultural productivity lost to drought
The Root Issue: Cabo Verde's arid climate limits agricultural production. Rising food costs and import dependency create vulnerability. Disaster-related food shortages compound chronic malnutrition. Communities need both emergency relief and sustainable food systems.
Mobilize food shipments within 48 hours of disaster to feed vulnerable populations.
Support community gardens and agricultural projects that increase local food production.
Provide nutritious school meals ensuring children are fed and attend school.
Teach families about balanced nutrition and food preservation techniques.
Providing meals to 3,000 students in 12 schools.
Establishing 20 community gardens across islands.
Teaching nutrition and preservation to 500 families.
50,000+
Meals Distributed
emergency relief
2,000+
Families Assisted
food security
20+
Community Gardens
active sites
3,000+
Students Fed
school programs
30%
Malnutrition Reduction
target improvement
30+
Communities Trained
nutrition education
