In order to continue the momentum to make hunger, undernutrition and extreme poverty permanently a thing of our past, we must work with governments to help them develop secure property rights for farmers — both large and small-scale. Read more >>
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From Addis Ababa: A Power[ful] Africa Message
Doubling Incomes and Impact in Cambodia
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Asia discusses the growth he’s seen in Cambodia under President Obama’s Feed the Future initiative. Read more >>
Helping Feed the Future One (Fortified) Rice Grain at a Time
Salif Romano Niang and Mohamed Ali Niang recall their chat with President Obama during his visit to Feed the Future’s Agricultural Technology Marketplace in Senegal. Read more >>
Sharing Agricultural Success with President Obama
A woman farmer from rural Senegal shares her story of meeting President Obama and the success of a federation that last year produced 13,000 tons of corns on 5,000 hectares of land to feed their families. Read more >>
“Come Back at Night and You Will Understand”
USAID is working with the U.S., African governments and the international business community to bring reliable, clean power to Africa. Read more >>
Youth Empowerment is Key to President Obama’s Vision for Africa’s Future
In partnership with the International Youth Foundation, USAID is ensuring that African youth have real opportunities to achieve their dreams and build their futures. Read more >>
Photo of the Week: POTUS and Administrator Shah at Agriculture Technology Marketplace in Senegal
POTUS & Administrator Shah tour the Feed the Future agricultural technology marketplace during trip to Africa. Read more >>
A Bright Future for Agriculture in Africa
USAID/Senegal Mission Director talks about Feed the Future and President Obama’s global hunger and food security initiative. Read more >>
Video of the Week: President Obama Speaks on Food Security
During his trip to Africa, President Obama spoke about the need to confront chronic hunger, making a plea for long-term food security. Read more >>
