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Zimbabwe, a landlocked, low-income, food-deficit country in Southern Africa, is grappling with the effects of El Ni?o, exacerbating its semi-arid climate¡¯s variable nature. in Zimbabwe during the peak of the 2024-2025 lean season from January to March.?

In urban areas, high inflation, rising food prices and fluctuating exchange rates have affected families¡¯ purchasing power and eroded their savings. 1.7 million people (35 percent of the urban population) will be food insecure in 2024.  

The 2023 Global Hunger Index classified Zimbabwe's situation as serious. The country also ranked 159 out of 193 in the 2022 Human Development Index. Factors such as widespread poverty, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, limited employment opportunities and recurrent climate-induced shocks contribute to food insecurity.

The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ (WFP) supports social protection, promotes robust food systems, and assists vulnerable populations. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳enhances local capacities for emergency response, strengthens links between food producers and consumers and promotes better diets. Efforts focus on anticipating future needs, improving data and forecasting, and strengthening livelihoods. 

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳is committed to supporting women's well-being and economic empowerment, and engaging youth in economic opportunities within food value chains. Concerned about the coexistence of overweight and undernutrition in Zimbabwe, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳promotes better diets and the consumption of nutritious foods. We deploy digital technology to improve food security and systematically connect national strategies with local action. 

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳collaborates with the Government of Zimbabwe to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 on ending hunger and SDG 17 on global partnerships, strengthening alliances with government, NGOs, academia, donors, the private sector, UN agencies and communities. 

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ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Zimbabwe | Country Strategic Plan 2022-2026

What the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ is doing in Zimbabwe

Social and humanitarian assistance

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳provides food and cash transfers to communities affected by seasonal food insecurity, economic shocks and climate extremes in rural areas, cities and the Tongogara Refugee Settlement. We also support national institutions and civil society in improving delivery capacities for social protection programmes.

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Partners and donors

Achieving Zero Hunger is the work of many. Our work in the Zimbabwe is made possible by the support and collaboration of our partners and donors, including:

Operations in Zimbabwe

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Contacts

Office

Block 1 Arundel Office Park,Norfolk Road, Mount Pleasant
Harare
Zimbabwe

Phone
+263 086 770 00805
Email
WFP.Harare@wfp.org
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WFP.Harare@wfp.org
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