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Lean on me: The farmer in Kenya empowering vulnerable women - Kenya

Lean on me: The farmer in Kenya empowering vulnerable women Format World Food Programme-backed livelihoods programme enables Habiba to reach out to people struggling in her community By Martin Karimi sadaqah [the Islamic notion of voluntary charity ].” The 45-year-old farmer is an influential figure in Wajir, capital of Wajir County in the arid north-east region of Kenya. The World Food Programme (WFP) is partnering with the government of Wajir County to ensure that farmers like Habiba can access the technical expertise they need to diversify their livelihoods. In Kenya, WFP assists some 390,000 people with livelihood initiatives 51 percent are women. Habiba describes herself as a community activist “with a heart for helping other women”.

WFP warns of critical food shortages for refugees in Kenya - Kenya

WFP warns of critical food shortages for refugees in Kenya Format Refugees wait to collect food at a centre in Kakuma camps © WFP/ Photogallery NAIROBI – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today warned more than 435,000 refugees in Kenya faced imminent food shortages unless new funds are swiftly received. WFP needs US$57 million to continue providing food and nutrition assistance to the country’s refugee population between January and June 2021. Without new funds, WFP will need to completely halt all cash transfers starting in January and by March, will have fully depleted its food stocks. Most refugee families rely solely on WFP food to survive.

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