El Salvador

El Salvador has improved its food security, nutrition, equality and security in recent years, while reducing poverty.

However, it still faces challenges, such as limited access to food and nutrition, limited job opportunities and low incomes for many population groups.

The country is highly vulnerable to the effects of an erratic climate. Situated on the Dry Corridor, phenomena like droughts and tropical storms cause significant damage and losses to crops and other livelihood sources.

Access to food has worsened, leading to negative coping mechanisms like smaller meals or selling belongings.

The World Food Programme (WFP) has adopted an innovative food systems approach that spans the entire value chain – from production, processing and distribution, to consumption. It involves helping people access adequate food and nutrition, and resilience at the community level following emergencies.

In partnership with the Government and the private sector, WFP promotes women's and youth economic empowerment through better employment opportunities, enhances emergency preparedness, strengthens school meal programmes, and creates opportunities for entrepreneurship.