EAA Foundation, FAO launch livestock restocking initiative to strengthen food security in Sudan

Doha, Qatar: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, with the support of Qatar Fund for Development...

Doha, Qatar: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, with the support of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), announced the launch of a vital livestock restocking initiative in Al Jazirah State.

The initiative aims to improve food security, enhance nutrition, and restore self-reliance for households affected by the ongoing crisis.

Sudan's livestock sector is a lifeline for millions, providing essential nutrition and a primary source of income. However, the escalation of conflict in Al Jazirah in 2023 resulted in the widespread loss of herds, leaving thousands of families without access to milk, meat, or the livelihoods they once depended on.

The new initiative addresses these urgent needs by helping families rebuild what was lost and strengthen their resilience in the face of prolonged instability.

Under this program, FAO will distribute 5,000 goats to 1,000 vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral households along the Al-Hiwaiwa canal, 60 per cent of whom are women-headed households. Each family will receive five goats (four females and one male) to help them re-establish productive herds capable of providing both nutrition and income. In addition, households will receive concentrated animal feed and mineral supplements designed to boost milk production and reduce acute malnutrition rates, particularly among children.