
FAO in Yemen
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Official Twitter for @FAO in #Yemen. Working to defeat hunger and improve food and nutrition security in Yemen.
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http://www.fao.org/countryprofiles/index/en/?iso3=YEM 05-04-2019 12:44:28
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.FAO Director-General QU Dongyu also met with Nizar Hani, Lebanon's Minister of Agriculture🇱🇧; Salem Abdullah Eissa Al-Socatri Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Fish Wealth in Yemen🇾🇪; and Memma Beibatta Minister of Agriculture in Mauritania🇲🇷.






Half of #Yemen faces severe hunger. Urgent action is needed. FAO Representative Hussein Gadain said: "Emergency support for local food production can save lives."


Thanks to the CERF - The UN's emergency fund funding, FAO in Yemen supports 1,200 vulnerable households in Taiz's Al Misrakh and Al Mukha districts by providing four pregnant goats per household. This initiative aims to combat malnutrition and enhance food security through access to milk and meat. #FAO80


In Marib, Yemen, farmers and herders are revitalizing their livelihoods. With support from FAO in Yemen and funding from CERF - The UN's emergency fund, they’re growing more food, feeding livestock & boosting incomes. Even in tough times, livelihoods are taking root. 🌱 #FAO80 #Yemen #FoodSecurity

Together with World Bank, FAO in Yemen & the Ministry of Agriculture, we launched Yemen’s first Animal Health Strategy & Investment Plan (2024–34)! A bold step for healthier livestock, stronger rural livelihoods, food security & sustainable development. Together for resilience. 🌱


🌍 A major step for #OneHealth in #Yemen! World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry Agriculture & Ministry of Environment piloted the One Health Coordination Mechanism (MCM OT). 👥 80+ experts united to tackle One Health threats. Together, we protect health for all.


#SMEPS, under the #FSRRP project, trained 750 livestock breeders in #AlShamaytain, Taiz, on animal care, nutrition & milk production.🐐 25 production groups & a dairy center were set up to boost dairy production, support women’s income, & expand markets. FAO in Yemen World Bank MENA



Years of conflict. A brutal climate. The fight for survival. Salim refused to give in—determined to keep his honey business alive and his family fed. With Food and Agriculture Organization’s support, he got back on his feet—expanding hives, increasing yields, securing his future. bit.ly/3YL9qUj


Rural families in Taiz are turning to goats not just for milk and meat, but for a pathway to stability. With CERF - The UN's emergency fund’s funding, 1,200 households are gaining a sustainable source of nutrition and income, supporting everyday needs with hope for their livelihoods. #FAO80 #Yemen


Boost livestock breeders' marketing! 🐄 #SMEPS hosted a workshop 🔗 linking food processors to markets & stakeholders in #Taiz districts. Key focus: ✅ Facilitating market access ✅ Showcasing products & solving challenges Under #FSRRP by World Bank MENA & FAO in Yemen.


In Taiz, Yemen, nurseries & greenhouses supported by FAO in Yemen under the #FSRRP project funded by World Bank help farmers like Mufeed Ahmed access quality seedlings at lower costs. This climate-smart project boosts livelihoods and food security. 🌱 #FAO #WorldEnvironmentDay

في #تعز، تساعد المشاتل الزراعية المزارعين مثل مفيد أحمد في الحصول على شتلات عالية الجودة بتكاليف أقل. هذا المشروع الذكي مناخيًا يعزز سبل العيش والأمن الغذائي. 🌱 والمدعوم من قبل FAO in Yemen تحت مشروع #FSRRP بتمويل World Bank. #FAO #WorldEnvirnomentDay #Yemen