In 2025, Angola faced significant challenges including climate-induced shocks, global food crises, and public health emergencies, according to the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Annual Country Report. Despite these adversities, the government made efforts to protect vulnerable populations and enhance economic stability. The WFP, under its Interim Country Strategic Plan (ICSP) (2020–2026), adopted a dual approach, focusing on long-term food security and immediate relief for affected populations.
The WFP reached 62,500 people across various activities, with women and girls accounting for 54 percent of those assisted. However, funding shortfalls necessitated scaling down operations, prioritizing the most vulnerable. The organization’s lifecycle approach to combat malnutrition saw it assist 13,500 children under five and pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls in drought-affected areas, achieving a 90 percent recovery rate for acute malnutrition.
In collaboration with the UNHCR, WFP provided food transfers to 6,035 refugees in the Lóvua settlement. Despite funding constraints, WFP expanded food assistance for asset interventions, reaching 3,300 refugees and host community members, enhancing self-reliance and social cohesion.
WFP’s food assistance and nutrition programs were supported by social and behavior change communication, reaching over 42,000 people. The organization reinforced its partnership with the Angolan government, focusing on enhancing country capacities and supporting development pathways. This included resilience programming, benefiting 9,800 people with improved access to clean water and strengthened local value chains.
The WFP supported the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in developing the National Strategy for the Reconversion of Agrifood Systems (2026–2035) and facilitated a study visit between Angola and Egypt to showcase Egypt’s experience in grain reserves and market access for smallholder farmers.
The redesigned national school feeding program, developed with WFP’s technical assistance, was approved by the Council of Ministers, aiming for a sustainable, home-grown model. WFP also facilitated Angola’s engagement in the School Meals Coalition.
The WFP supported the Ministry of Health in strengthening governance and management of the National Nutrition Programme and offered technical guidance for the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) and national food fortification strategy.
In response to climate — related shocks, WFP established an anticipatory action working group to strengthen early warning systems and national preparedness. The WFP provided efficient supply chain services and supported the timely delivery of life-saving health supplies.
The WFP upheld principles of protecting the dignity of people assisted and addressing the needs of women, girls, and other at — risk groups. It adopted a multi-faceted approach to address gender disparities and integrate nutrition across programs.
WFP’s ICSP in Angola was extended through June 2026, allowing for a smooth transition to a second-generation Country Strategic Plan and alignment with national development priorities. The organization’s operations relied on support from diverse donors and partners, providing coordinated support to the Angolan government.
Source: reliefweb
Original author: World Food Programme
