It is only recently, at age 36, that Saoudé Garba has felt in charge of her own life. Born in the village of Danje in southern Niger, she was married early to one of the three chiefs of the village. She had her first child at the age of 15, followed by eight more...
Millions of people in Somalia are currently facing famine and extreme hunger. Four consecutive failed rainy seasons have led to a period of extreme drought in the country - there is no water, no pasture, and no crops. Many people in Somalia live in rural areas and depend on livestock, but...
Ana Yesmid Saldarriaga Roso was born into a rural family in Guamal, just south of Colombia's capital Bogotá. As a mother of four, she used to work various jobs, including as a housekeeper, a private security guard and a seller of tamales, the traditional Mesoa...
Mohamed Ali Gaidi takes his sheep out to graze at dusk. This is his favorite part of the day, walking with his sheep and observing them to see if they are in good health. He then goes back to his home, which he shares with his parents and his sister in a small ...
We are all connected through the natural resources we share, our actions and basic needs like food. Explore our special World Food Day exhibit featuring photos from ESA astronaut and FAO Goodwill Ambassador Thomas Pesquet that highlight the effects of climate change and environmental degradati...
The FAO Ukraine team is a group of like-minded professionals who are extremely committed to their work. Before the war, the team already worked hard to support farmers across the country.
Growing up on the coast of Goa sparked a fascination in Gabriella D’Cruz for exploring the tidepools of the Arabian Sea. Over the years, this passion has abided, and now as the 2021 Food Chain Global Youth Champion, she is devoting herself to helping coastal communities rel...
In Türkiye, Gürsel Appa has become a successful role model for women farmers, demonstrating how women’s empowerment in agriculture is key to sustainable development.
Gürsel lives in the Gümüldür region of İzmir, an area famous for its tangerines. In August 2021, sh...
Since 2018, European Space Agency Astronaut (ESA) Thomas Pesquet has been working with FAO to advocate for greater food security, the fight against hunger and climate change, and more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. After officially being ...
Rodrigo Pacheco is a world-renowned Ecuadorian chef known for much more than his delicious recipes. This food hero is also cooking up a storm in the name of agrifood sustainability.
Working with nature is key for Rodrigo. His vision for sustainable food and a...
