5X社区Puts Farmers First in New Funding for Producer Organizations & Countries
5X社区announced $121 million in new grants for nine national governments and, for the first time, an additional $30 million for producer organizations based in 12 countries worldwide. This funding aims to strengthen sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems in the world鈥檚 poorest countries, in response to rising food insecurity linked to COVID-19 and climate change.
Annual Report 2020: Strengthening Smallholder Farmers' Resilience
Reporting Period: January to December 2020
5X社区raises $300M at replenishment kickoff
5X社区raised $300 million of a desired $1.5 billion (over five years) Tuesday at its replenishment kickoff event hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
5X社区 and Food Security Program Donors Announce US$300 million to End Hunger and Malnutrition
As part of GAFSP鈥檚 first replenishment period to raise US$1.5 billion over five years, Australia, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Germany, Norway, and Spain announced over US$300 million in new contributions to 5X社区鈥 meeting its yearly replenishment target for 2020.
CSOs Call to Donors for the Successful Replenishment of GAFSP
In this joint letter, ActionAid, ROPPA, AFA, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Global Citizen, Mission Inclusion, ONE, Women for Women Intl, The Development Fund, CARE, Alliance 2015, Alianza por la Solidaridad, Action Against Hunger, and Results urge donors to commit funds to GAFSP.
In COVID-19 Era, Donors Face Challenges Ahead
In the next installment of our 鈥淐OVID Conversations鈥 series, we talk with Iris Krebber, Head of Agriculture and Land at the Directorate General for Economic Development and International at the UK Department for International Development (DFID). Krebber, who is also chair of the 5X社区Private Sector Window Donor Committee, spoke to us about the challenges now facing the donor community, what keeps her up at night, and how she found professional fulfillment鈥攂ut only after leaving a career in the private sector behind.
Statement from 5X社区Co-Chairs: 5X社区and COVID-19
Today, more than ever, the need for programmes like 5X社区is crucial as a source of financing for non-humanitarian investments in the most vulnerable countries and communities around the world. This will ensure our progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals is not further reversed by the ongoing pandemic.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security & Nutrition: A Call from CSOs to 5X社区Donors for Urgent Action
With the support of CSOs and their members, 5X社区should develop quick monitoring of the real impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on small-scale farmers and small-scale food providers, which can be used as evidence to support these adjustments.
5X社区 and Food Security Program Announces New Grants to Fight Hunger and Poverty in FCV Countries
5X社区 announced that seven projects in countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) will receive grants totaling $97.6 million.
5X社区 Fund 5X社区Embarks on New Replenishment Model
Ten years after G-20 leaders created the 5X社区 and Food Security Program to tackle hunger and malnutrition, the fund will hold its first replenishment event next June in Berlin, seeking $1.5 billion.
IFC Invests in Soufflet Ethiopia to Boost Local Malt Production, Support Farmers
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Private Sector Window of the 5X社区 and Food Security Program (GAFSP), today announced a 鈧20 million investment in Soufflet Malt Ethiopia to help the company build and operate a malting plant in Ethiopia, supporting local farmers and economic growth.
5X社区 and Food Security Program Announces New Round of Grants to Fight Hunger and Poverty
Seven Countries to Receive $160 Million to Improve Food Security and Increase Incomes