The Gambia faces high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition, particularly among women, young people and children. This is driven by multiple and diverse factors. 

Agriculture contributes 25 percent of the country’s GDP, employs 70 percent of the 
population and is the source of livelihoods for 80 percent of rural inhabitants.  

However, it covers less than 50 percent of food requirements, meaning the country relies significantly 
on imported food. This leaves it vulnerable to price volatility, with high levels of food Inflation creating constant challenges for the poorest people. 

Agricultural productivity is worsened by climate-related shocks that damage crops and land, and pose a serious threat to livelihoods. 

WFP has been present in The Gambia since the 1970s, providing support including food assistance, nutrition services and climate-resilience activities. 

What the World Food Programme is doing in the Gambia

Crisis response

WFP works in partnership with The Government to provide food and nutrition assistance to those affected by climate shocks, including children aged 6 to 59 months as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls.

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Partners and donors

Achieving Zero Hunger is the work of many. Our work in the Gambia is made possible by the support and collaboration of our partners and donors, including:
The Government of The Gambia Climate Adaptation Fund Global Agriculture and Food Security Program Japan Japan Association for the World Food Programme (JAWFP)

Operations in Gambia

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Contacts

Office

UN House, Koffi Annan Street, Cape Point, Banjul, Islamic Republic of the Gambia.
Banjul
Gambia

Phone
(+220) 4494782
Fax
(+220) 4495785
Email
WFP.Banjul@wfp.org
For media inquiries
WFP.Banjul@wfp.org
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