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“On the journey to zero hunger, we need strong partnerships. The demographics of hunger change every day, and we need strong knowledge to face these changing dynamics," @meygag61 is @WFP Uganda's new Country Representative. Read more wp.me/p7FLkS-QFz via @UGIndependent
New WFP country representative @meygag61 aiming for zero hunger monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na… via @DailyMonitor
Follow @meygag61 for more on this conversation. @WFP_Africa @WFP
WFPUgandaCD retweeted
In #Uganda 🇺🇬
A recent report by @theIPCinfo indicates that 30% of the population of the north-east region of Karamoja are highly food insecure.
Poverty and natural shocks compounded by #COVID19 are some of the reasons driving the hunger.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3jrycDj
WFPUgandaCD retweeted
"The issue of food insecurity should be sorted out for good. I call upon all friends of Karamoja to respond to our appeal to raise #foodsecurity and nutrition in Karamoja"- Hon. Goretti Kitutu, Minister for Karamoja Affairs
#HealingWithKaramoja
With support from the Government of China, @EUinUganda, @GermanyDiolo @SwedeninUG, @WFP_Africa can only meet the needs of a fraction of the people. @WFP and @GovUganda need more funds to better respond to lean season and other shocks in Karamoja. #HealingWithKaramoja
At 18.6 percent, The Global Acute Malnutrition rate in Karamoja has already crossed the 15 percent emergency threshold. Every child, no matter where they live, has a right to enough nutritious food. #HealingWithKaramoja
WFPUgandaCD retweeted
At 61%, Karamoja’s poverty rate is ~ 3times Uganda's national poverty rate of 21% & 20 times that of Kampala (3%)
We need innovations and joint action to ensure that we do not leave Karamoja behind on our journey to #ZeroHunger.
#HealingWithkKaramoja
WFPUgandaCD retweeted
Poverty rates in Karamoja are 20 times that of Kampala, @rackatia representing @WFP_Africa points out. This cannot continue. We are in the same country. This is just unacceptable. We must do more. #HealingWithKaramoja
A total of 361,000 people, 30 percent of Karamoja’s population, faced high food insecurity of phase three and above between March and July this year – up from 27 percent in June 2020. It is time for #HealingWithKaramoja. Read more in our report ipcinfo.org/ipc-country-anal…
WFPUgandaCD retweeted
Vulnerable communities have had their livelihoods disrupted says @queridoAntonioL. From locusts to drought, these shocks have been made worse by COVID-19. #HealingWithKaramoja
WFPUgandaCD retweeted
We need an all-inclusive food system where no one, including Karamoja, is left behind, says @queridoAntonioL #HealingWithKaramoja
What must we do to ensure we do not leave Karamoja behind on the journey to zero hunger? Join @WFP_Africa @FAOUganda @EstherAnyakun @FrankTumwebazek as we talk about #HealingWithKaramoja and appeal for more support to enable vulnerable communities build resilience against shocks.
WFPUgandaCD retweeted
#Sweden has committed an additional USD 1.2 million to support #Uganda's refugee response through @WFP that will go towards providing food assistance to refugees whose livelihoods are being threatened, especially by the COVID19 pandemic.
Read more👇
wfp.org/news/sweden-and-germ…
Sweden and Germany support refugees in Uganda amid COVID-19 surge. Read more in our press statement wfp.org/news/sweden-and-germ… @SwedeninUG @GermanyDiplo @WFP_Africa
A resilient food system is profitable even to the most vulnerable who participate in it, provides enough nutritious food for the everyone while preserving the environment. Is our #FoodSystemsUg resilient? @OPM @UNinUganda @WFP @WFP_Africa
COVID-19 and other shocks & disasters are threatening foods systems more than ever. Uganda must invest more in preparing and responding to ensure we reach development goals. #FoodSystemsUG @OPMUganda @WFP_Africa @WFP @UNinUganda
