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How Investing in Women Is Building Resilience in Senegal

This International Women's Day, learn about the impacts of the GAFSP-funded project on the lives of women farmers in Senegal.

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Our Mission

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) is a multilateral financing platform dedicated to improving food and nutrition security worldwide. Launched by the G20 in the wake of the 2007–08 food price crisis, GAFSP works to build sustainable and resilient agriculture and food systems in the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries. Since its inception in 2010, the Program has mobilized more than US$2 billion in donor funds to reach more than 16.6 million people. GAFSP provides financial and technical resources— investment grants, technical assistance, concessional finance, and advisory services—to demand driven projects along the food chain, from farm to table.

Our Work

Our Portfolio

$2.1

billion in financing

Our portfolio includes over $1.6 billion in grant financing to countries, $493 million to support private sector development, and $46.4 million to farmers' or producer organizations. 

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16.6

million people reached

Every day, we help empower millions of smallholder farmers and their families. More than 16.6 million people, including 7 million women, have benefited from our public sector support.

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100%

of projects

All public sector projects deliver climate co-benefits, with project funds dedicated to access to climate resilient seed varieties, more efficient irrigation, and drought-resistant and intercropping practices.

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Women holding basket of corn. Mexico.

Agriculture contributes to climate change – but can heal the planet

The facts are clear: climate change affects food and food security. While smallholders often bear the brunt of the impacts of climate change, they are best placed to identify and implement resilient and sustainable solutions. Learn more about GAFSP’s work to improve smallholders’ climate resilience.

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