The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says it received a contribution of approximately US$1.3 million (JPY 200 million) from the government of Japan to support 32,000 vulnerable people with nutritious food assistance in Zimbabwe.
The contribution will assist WFP deliver cereals, pulses and vegetable oil, ensuring that families have access to basic nutrition during the January to March lean season, the time between harvests, when food supplies are typically at their lowest.
“The government of Japan and the Embassy of Japan in Zimbabwe are very concerned about the food insecurity in Zimbabwe,” said Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Shinichi Yamanaka. “I hope that this food assistance will help these vulnerable people to overcome the lean season. We will continue our support to allow all Zimbabweans to meet their food security needs.”
WFP’s Lean Season Assistance response, supporting communities in the most food-insecure districts, is in line with the Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment (ZimLAC), a multi-stakeholder body responsible for conducting regular livelihood assessments.
“Thanks to this support from the Government of Japan, many families will not worry about their next meal when hunger is at its worst,” said WFP Zimbabwe Country Director and Representative Barbara Clemens. “This contribution is a show of solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe, and we remain resolute in ensuring the right food reaches the right people at the right time.”
WFP said it supports the government of Zimbabwe’s Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy, which protects the most vulnerable individuals from worsening food insecurity.
“We are grateful to Japan for their commitment to supporting the people of Zimbabwe,” said Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare Edgar Moyo. “This contribution reflects our continued partnership with WFP to ensure food reaches those who need it the most and no one is left behind, in line with the mandate from His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.”
The government of Japan’s continued support highlights the strong and enduring partnership between Japan, WFP, and the government of Zimbabwe.
Between 2021 and 2015, Japan has provided food assistance through WFP, amounting to US$15.8 million.
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