Feed the Future

Animal-sourced foods are rich in essential nutrients, which are vital for children’s overall health. However, children in resource-constrained areas of Ethiopia often face significant barriers to accessing animal-sourced foods, such as cost of living.?International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is performing a study to provide evidence-based insights for consumers, producers, and policymakers to improve access. Read more: https://ow.ly/V70f50Uar7L

Any issue that affects humans – climate change, hunger, disease – often disproportionately affects persons with disabilities.?USAID recently announced its new Nothing Without Us: USAID Disability Policy. An update to the 1997 Disability Policy, the Nothing Without Us policy ensures partners recognize, respect, value, meaningfully engage, include, and intentionally support persons with disabilities and their representative organizations. Read more: https://ow.ly/vJhA50Uaqyj

? DEADLINES APPROACHING: USAID Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security has a number of vacancies with deadlines coming up soon, see below for more information: - Environment Officer: https://lnkd.in/eadzgj9J - General Development Officer: https://lnkd.in/ez4EakzT - Country Support Officer: https://lnkd.in/ei2GjtAa - Program Officer (Budget Execution Division): https://lnkd.in/eJMPJCrn - Environment Officer (Communications Specialist): https://lnkd.in/emCpZcpz

The USDA 2501 Program has supported aspiring dairy farmers nationwide with more than 750,000 hours of on-farm training through Dairy Grazing Apprenticeships. Now, DGA is making the training even more accessible by offering bilingual instruction for Spanish-speaking farmers. Read more: https://ow.ly/hvXp50Uaqns

Established by University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska the Irrigation Summer Field Course offers opportunities for university students to gain hands-on experience in irrigation and water management. Through instruction and practical field experiences, students gain invaluable knowledge and problem-solving skills needed for sustainable agricultural applications.?Learn more about the course and its benefits: https://ow.ly/kTgr50U9ysG

As populations continue to grow in urban areas due to climate stresses, food systems are greatly affected. Learn from three International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) researchers about how urban food systems can become more sustainable and resilient. https://lnkd.in/eXAMRMG8

The Inter-American Foundationis hiring! Join the organization and engage with local leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to make communities more peaceful and prosperous across Latin America and the Caribbean. Get more information: https://ow.ly/P41o50U9y77

The Millennium Challenge Corporation released reports highlighting evidence-based approaches and economic growth opportunities in 10 different countries that work to reduce poverty. Read more: https://ow.ly/ON8y50U9y2r

La Catira Industria Láctea, a family-run dairy company, has sourced its milk from Colombia’s Llanos region for more than 40 years. However, conventional cattle farming practices, such as continuous grazing and chemical fertilizers, are posing risks to the savannah. Read how the company is using deforestation monitoring to ensure healthier, more sustainable pastures: https://ow.ly/YCiM50U9xV8 Climatelinks

Join us at the U.S. Center at #COP29 for an engaging event on how advancing #SoilHealth and #GreenFertilizers can strengthen food security, restore ecosystems, and enhance climate resilience. Featuring speakers from USAID, CIFOR-ICRAF, RTI International, One Acre Fund & USDA ??? Nov 19, 2024 ?? 16:45-17:30 AZT ?? U.S. Center & livestreamed: https://ow.ly/m7AF50U9s1O