Empowering Rural Resilience by Strengthening Livelihoods and Community Capacity in Kenya and Malawi - FMM/GLO/163/MUL
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Kenya and Malawi face persistent rural poverty, which was worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic as containment measures disrupted markets, limited mobility and reduced employment opportunities in both on-farm and off farm sectors. In response, this subprogramme, led by FAO in collaboration with the Governments of Kenya and Malawi, was designed to tackle these challenges. The pandemic had a particularly severe impact on rural women, who, as primary caregivers and key participants in the informal sector, faced limited access to information, decision making, and resilience-building opportunities. Inclusive agrifood systems, the main source of rural employment, are crucial in addressing poverty in these regions. The subprogramme aimed to address immediate livelihood constraints caused by COVID-19 while laying the groundwork for more resilient and inclusive food systems. By integrating social protection, livelihood support, early warning systems, and community engagement, the approach seeks to establish sustainable development pathways that enhance resilience and promote inclusive economic growth in rural areas.