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FAO Completes Emergency Program in Flood-Stricken Regions of Pakistan

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has completed a vital emergency program aiding flood-stricken farming and herding populations in Pakistan's Balochistan and Sindh provinces. The program, which was funded by a $6.48 million contribution from Japan, aimed to restore food cultivation, enhance household nutrition, and foster long-term resilience in regions devastated by the 2022 floods. A closing ceremony at FAO headquarters in Islamabad showcased the key achievements and acknowledged Japan's support, with Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi, FAO Representative Florence Rolle, and senior officials from national and provincial associates in attendance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FAO-led operation provided assistance to over 74,000 families, representing over 520,000 individuals, in flood-stricken regions of Balochistan and Sindh provinces.
  • The program integrated farming aid with livestock safeguarding and focused assistance for female-led homes, distributing seeds, fertilizers, and instruction to help families resume food cultivation.
  • Over 14,000 families received supplies for vegetable and field crop farming, while 1,500 hectares of farmland were restored, enabling farm families to cultivate various crops and boost food access and income prospects.
  • Aid for livestock owners included distributing animal feed, mineral blocks, poultry, and small ruminants, building animal shelters, and a large-scale vaccination drive covering over 629,000 animals, helping 35,000 families.
  • Female-led homes received livestock and poultry packages, along with animal care and poultry farming instruction to diversify and strengthen incomes.
  • The program enhanced local knowledge of climate-smart techniques, food security strategizing, and livestock administration, building more resilient rural structures.
  • The FAO collaborated with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, disaster management bodies, and non-governmental associates to implement the program.

Statistics:

  • 74,000 families received assistance from the program.
  • 520,000 individuals benefited from the program.
  • $6.48 million: The contribution from Japan to fund the program.
  • 14,000 families received supplies for vegetable and field crop farming.
  • 1,500 hectares of farmland were restored.
  • 629,000 animals were vaccinated as part of the program.
  • 35,000 families received aid for livestock.
  • 74,000 families benefited from distribution of seeds, fertilizers, and instruction.
  • 520,000 individuals were covered under the program.

Sources:

  • "FAO Completes Emergency Program in Flood-Stricken Regions of Pakistan," [Unknown], https://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/436648/
  • The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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