South Korea donates Sh647.3 million to WFP to food security and build resilience in ASAL regions
The project will equip communities with the tools and resources they need to prepare and build sustainable livelihoods
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of Ksh 647.3 million (US$5 million) from South Korea’s ministry of Foreign Affairs to improve food security and build resilience for vulnerable communities in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions.
With below-normal rainfall forecasted for the upcoming March-May rainy season, strengthening early warning systems is critical to help communities and government anticipate and prepare for extreme weather events.
“The Republic of Korea’s commitment to supporting vulnerable families in Kenya is commendable,” said Lauren Landis, WFP’s Country Director in Kenya.
“This contribution comes at a time when people in the arid and semi-arid regions face the risk of both droughts and floods, exacerbating food insecurity and increasing humanitarian needs. This project will equip communities with the tools and resources they need to prepare and build sustainable livelihoods.”
The contribution will enable WFP to support more than 158,000 people like smallholder farmers, pastoralists, women, and youth, to restore degraded ecosystems, create economic opportunities, and strengthen early warning systems to provide accurate and timely forecasts in Baringo, Mandera, Samburu, Tana River and Turkana Counties.
“The Republic of Korea recognises the urgent need to build resilience and food security in Kenya,” said Nam Sangkyoo, South Korea’s Deputy Ambassador to Kenya. “By partnering with WFP, we are empowering communities to break the cycle of crises and build a future where they can thrive.”
