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The International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

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    • Main group photo of SSVP international representatives at the presentation of the 2024 Annual Report in Rio de Janeiro
    • Juan Manuel Buergo Gómez, International President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, during the presentation of the 2024 Annual Report in Rio de Janeiro
    • Wellington Dias, Minister for Development and Social Assistance; Juan Manuel Buergo Gómez, International President General of SSVP; and Márcio da Silva, President of the National Council of Brazil, during the Annual Report presentation in Rio de Janeiro
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The International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul presented its 2024 Annual Report in Brazil: 30 million people served and 18,000 projects throughout the world

155 countries benefited from SSVP’s actions thanks to the commitment of 1,500,000 volunteers and 800,000 members

The 2024 Report declares a total of 18,000 social projects and a global investment of €1.65 billion. The year was marked by the growth in initiatives and the international organization’s response to new social realities. The International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) (www.SSVPGlobal.org) presented on 5…

UN News
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Mozambique’s displaced facing massive needs as attacks intensify

Humanitarian partners are calling for urgent funding to prevent further deterioration, warning that without rapid support, the crisis will deepen and families may face renewed displacement within weeks

According to the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, 107,000 people have fled their homes in recent weeks, pushing total displacement in just the past four months to 330,000. “They barely had time to recover when they again had to leave, due to attacks or fear of attacks,” said Paola Emerson, OCHA…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • African Development Bank Group-funded fisheries programme impacts two million people, drives economic transformation in 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries (1)
    • African Development Bank Group-funded fisheries programme impacts two million people, drives economic transformation in 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries (2)
    • Govt, SADC, and AfDB representatives join stakeholders for the 2025 World Fisheries Day celebrations in Botswana
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African Development Bank Group-funded fisheries programme impacts two million people, drives economic transformation in 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries

$9.2 million initiative boosts cross-border fish trade to over 500,000 tonnes, creating jobs and strengthening food security across Southern Africa

A regional initiative that has overhauled aquatic resource management and boosted cross-border fish trade is now improving the lives of nearly three million people across Southern Africa —raising fish production, consumption, and incomes. The Program for Improving Fisheries Governance and Blue Economy Trade Corridors (PROFISHBLUE) (https://apo-opa.co/3Y8pOgL) has generated cross-border trade volumes…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Africa rallies around forest innovation as African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC25) opens in The Gambia

25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission opens in Banjul

The 25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC25) has opened in Banjul, The Gambia, with a clear call for African countries to scale up innovation and reinforce political commitment to protect and restore Africa’s forests and wildlife. Delegates from across the continent are attending the week-long meeting, organised by…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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17th Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT17): “Innovative Financing Mechanisms and Structural Reforms for Climate Adaptation”

West Africa unites for sustainable and innovative climate adaptation solutions

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW) held the 17th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT17) in Abidjan from 18 to 21 November 2025, under the theme: “Innovative Financing Mechanisms and Structural Reforms for Climate Adaptation.” Over four days, MDT17 brought together experts, policymakers,…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa

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    • West African countries committed to boosting women’s empowerment in agrifood systems
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West African countries committed to boosting women’s empowerment in agrifood systems

Gender equality champions from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone gather to discuss implementation of CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition

Women are at the beating heart of agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. They lead through innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, but still face a much steeper slope compared to men in accessing and controlling basic resources which are crucial for their wellbeing and development. In addition, gender inequalities are a major…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Combating antimicrobial resistance in the poultry value chain through the farmer field schools approach

n 2023, selected Veterinary Services officers from across Africa, including Zimbabwe, went through the standard FFS master training programme in Kenya, strengthening regional expertise in farmer-led learning

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a natural phenomenon in which micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites develop the ability to survive exposure to antimicrobial agents, rendering medications less effective or ineffective for treating infections. As the world grapples with AMR, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
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Liberia: Foreign Minister Nyanti Completes Handover of Japanese Counterpart Fund Secretariat to the Ministry of Commerce

The handover represents a major step in aligning national food assistance programs with Liberia’s broader economic and development agenda

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on Friday, November 14, 2025 presided over the completion of the handover of the Japanese Counterpart Value Fund Secretariat and all associated documentation to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The brief but significant ceremony, held in the Minister’s…

State House Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone’s President Bio Chairs United Nations (UN) Security Council Debate, Calls Starvation a “Crime” and Food Security a Global Peace Imperative

The President highlighted that conflicts across regions—from Gaza and Sudan to Haiti, Ukraine, and the Sahel, continue to devastate food systems, destroy livelihoods, and deepen humanitarian crises

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chair of the ECOWAS Authority, today presided over a high-level United Nations Security Council open debate on “Threats to International Peace and Security: Conflict-Related Food Insecurity” at the UN Headquarters in New York. Addressing the Council…

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

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    • International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Strengthens Comoros’ Energy Security and Food Resilience with Innovative Trade Finance Solutions
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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Strengthens Comoros’ Energy Security and Food Resilience with Innovative Trade Finance Solutions

The Corporation’s integrated trade finance solutions enhance resilience to external shocks and promote inclusive economic growth and regional cooperation

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, continues to make significant progress in its partnership with the Union of Comoros, delivering impactful trade finance solutions to bolster the country’s energy security, food supply, and economic diversification. With no domestic oil…