One in eight people in the world do not have enough to eat. Many poor farmers are unable to grow enough food to feed their own families, much less sell for additional income. That’s why we partner with communities to address immediate food needs — but also to grow sustainable food for the future. These accomplishments represent some of our 2012 impact:
Achievements made possible in 2012 with the support of World Vision donors in the United States.
Achievements made possible in 2012 with the support of World Vision donors in the United States.
Achievements made possible in 2012 with the support of World Vision donors in the United States.
OUTCOME REPORTS
Approximately 70 percent of the population in Mozambique lives in rural areas, where families rely on agriculture as the main economic activity. This evaluation reports on World Vision’s country-wide approach to improving access to reliable food supplies for communities in need. It also reports on improvements in agricultural techniques, crop production, and food consumption.
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OUR APPROACH
What is World Vision doing to address hunger around the world?
We provide children and families with the means to fight hunger and achieve food security. Food security means that families will know where their next meal is coming from — and that it will be enough nutritious food to live an active, healthy life.
Specifically, we help hungry children and families by:
- Increasing agricultural productivity through improved seeds and farming practices
- Improving access to markets so farming families can sell their surplus food
- Teaching families and communities how to improve nutrition and dietary diversity
- Managing resources in a sustainable way to prevent soil erosion, maintain soil fertility, use water more efficiently, and protect the environment
How do you help families grow their own food more sustainably?
We help farmers increase their productivity by:
- Helping them get improved, locally adapted seeds and tools
- Teaching more productive agricultural practices
- Training families about better post-harvest storage and processing techniques to ensure more food is preserved and less is wasted
- Bringing farmers together in associations and cooperatives, so they have more bargaining power and better access to credit and markets, allowing them to graduate from subsistence to commercial farming
What about when there’s a famine? Do you distribute food aid?
We provide short-term food aid to make sure children and families get essential nutrients during a time of crisis. At the same time, we help families strengthen and improve their ability to produce or purchase their own food. This approach helps families become more resilient and better equipped to handle future food challenges.
How does teaching families and communities about nutrition help?
Rural families often grow or raise their own food. They may rely on crops and animals that grow locally, as well as traditional recipes that may not create balanced nutritional meals.
We focus on ensuring nutrition for pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as mothers of children under the age of 5, who are most vulnerable to the long-term impact of malnutrition. We train volunteers to help families and communities learn about nutritious, appropriate crops to grow; small animals that are easy to raise; new recipes; and how to cook variations on local recipes in order to provide more nutritious meals. Mothers also learn to recognize signs of malnourishment among their children, and what to do if they detect it.
As a result of these programs, children and families are healthier, have more energy, and get sick less often.
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