The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated $7 million to the UN World Food Programme to enhance assistance to vulnerable households facing a growing food security crisis in Tajikistan.
This funding will enable the UN WFP to support vulnerable population groups in meeting their food needs and strengthen the government's capacity to address the consequences of rising prices. Over the next two years, this initiative will benefit approximately 15,000 households by providing cash in exchange for work to create productive and protective assets.
These assets will enhance the resilience of over 24,000 households, ultimately supporting a total of 120,000 individuals. "We thank the U.S. government for its commitment to addressing food insecurity in Tajikistan. As the population continues to suffer from ongoing global crises and high food prices, this contribution will help meet the urgent food needs of the most vulnerable populations through cash transfers, while also enhancing their long-term food security and resilience.
We work directly with small-scale farmers, especially women and youth-led ones, to help them sustain their livelihoods," said Adham Musallam, the WFP Representative and Country Director in Tajikistan. However, compared to the previous year, the situation has improved, with the number of people experiencing acute food insecurity decreasing from 20% to 16%, indicating a stabilization since the beginning of 2023.
The WFP closely monitors the food security situation and household-level market dynamics while mobilizing resources to support families facing food shortages in the country. USAID is a leading global development agency and a catalyst for development outcomes. The UN World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a path to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflicts, disasters, and climate change impacts.
