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December 3, 2025 Humanitarian aid
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today called on the global community to mobilize $2.5 billion to support more than 100 million people in 54 countries and territories by 2026. For the first time, the UN agency's plan brings together all needs into a single framework.
In particular, the FAO requested $64.7 million to help 358,713 residents of Ukraine.
The agency hopes not only to respond to acute crises, but also to reduce the likelihood of future emergencies requiring significant donor investment.
New humanitarian model
FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu noted that the previous model of work is no longer effective. Speaking on the sidelines of the 179th session of the FAO Council, he emphasized the need to rethink approaches to response to food crises.
According to the agency's head, despite significant humanitarian funding in previous years, the number of people experiencing food insecurity has tripled since 2016.
Dongyu noted the message coming from youth in crisis zones at the recent World Food Forum: they want increased opportunities to be productive, not constant humanitarian aid.
Hunger in the countryside
At the same time, supporting farmers and their ability to continue producing food is a key element of stability.
Around 80 percent of people facing acute food insecurity live in rural areas and rely on agriculture, livestock farming, fishing, or forestry. However, only 5 percent of humanitarian funding in the food aid sector is directed toward supporting agriculture.
Strengthening local production improves local residents' access to food, develops the local economy, creates jobs and strengthens social stability – especially in countries experiencing protracted crises, such as Sudan, South Sudan, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Effective programs
FAO stresses the importance of early action and rapid emergency support for agriculture.
Effective solutions include seed distribution, livestock vaccination and treatment, restoration of key infrastructure, provision of farmers with necessary tools, cash assistance, and support for market operations.
Research shows that every dollar invested in protecting agricultural production before a crisis can yield up to seven dollars in returns in prevented losses and reduced humanitarian needs in the future.
FAO plan
FAO's 2026 Global Appeal calls for $1.5 billion in emergency support for 60 million people worldwide, and $1 billion in resilience programs for 43 million people. Sustainable solutions include the adoption of technology for adaptation to climate change, building water infrastructure, improving market access and restoring agri-food systems.
Specifically, it is planned to support 358,713 residents of Ukraine, requiring $64.7 million. $521.6 million will be allocated to countries in the Asia-Pacific region, $519.1 million to the Middle East and North Africa, $471.6 million to East Africa, $593.4 million to West and Central Africa, $179.6 million to Southern Africa, and $111.9 million to Latin America and the Caribbean.
In addition, $70 million will go towards FAO activities such as data collection and analysis, monitoring food chain threats, and coordination with other agencies.
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