Deadline: 14-May-2026
The Fondo Alimentando la Paz (Food for Peace Fund) is a WFP-led mechanism in Colombia designed to support territorial transformation and peacebuilding in conflict-affected regions.
It provides financing and technical support to strengthen rural livelihoods, promote reconciliation, and improve economic inclusion under Colombia’s “Total Peace” agenda.
The fund is supported by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to ensure flexible and effective financing for community-driven development.
Geographic Focus
The programme targets:
- Norte de Santander
- Arauca
These regions face long-standing challenges related to conflict, rural poverty, and limited access to markets and services.
Core Objectives
The initiative aims to:
- Strengthen peacebuilding and reconciliation
- Promote food autonomy and food security
- Support rural economic development
- Enhance livelihood creation and sustainability
- Improve social cohesion in conflict-affected areas
- Strengthen productive and commercial capacities
- Expand market access and value chains
- Support organizational and business development
- Promote environmental sustainability and inclusion
Key Areas of Intervention
Rural Development and Production
- Sustainable rural productivity systems
- Implementation of good agricultural practices
- Traditional and ancestral knowledge integration
- Rural extension and technical advisory models
Economic Inclusion and Livelihoods
- Income generation and employment formalization
- Support for small rural and urban producers
- Reintegration support for reincorporating populations
- Strengthening of productive enterprises
Market Access and Commercialization
- Fair commercialization strategies
- Market linkage and value chain development
- Participation in commercial events
- Development of business partnerships
- Product value addition and branding
Organizational Strengthening
- Business management training
- Organizational diagnostics
- Capacity-building for cooperatives and associations
- Institutional mentoring and technical assistance
Infrastructure and Investment
- Productive infrastructure development
- Procurement and distribution of productive assets
- Installation and adaptation of equipment
- Investment planning for rural enterprises
Role of Cooperating Partners
Selected implementing partners will:
- Manage WFP financial resources
- Conduct organizational assessments and diagnostics
- Develop investment plans for beneficiary groups
- Provide technical assistance and mentoring
- Oversee procurement and delivery of assets
- Support installation and operationalization of equipment
- Strengthen production and commercialization systems
- Facilitate rural extension and advisory services
Target Beneficiaries
The programme supports:
- Rural producers and farming communities
- Women’s organizations
- Ethnic and indigenous communities
- Community action boards
- People in reincorporation processes
- Small rural and urban enterprises
- Conflict-affected populations
Key Implementation Activities
Technical and Productive Support
- Agricultural and production training
- Certification and compliance support
- Infrastructure installation and upgrades
- Strengthening of production systems
Market and Commercial Development
- Access to regional and national markets
- Creation of formal business alliances
- Promotion of fair trade practices
- Participation in trade fairs and events
Social and Institutional Strengthening
- Community-based organizational development
- Strengthening social capital and trust
- Support for reconciliation initiatives
- Capacity building for local institutions
Cross-Cutting Principles
All interventions must integrate:
- Gender equality
- Protection and safeguarding
- Ethnic and cultural sensitivity
- Environmental sustainability
- Conflict-sensitive programming
- Inclusive community participation
Expected Outcomes
The programme is designed to achieve:
- Improved rural livelihoods and income stability
- Enhanced food security and autonomy
- Stronger local economic systems and value chains
- Increased market access for rural producers
- Greater social cohesion and reconciliation
- Strengthened organizational and business capacity
- Sustainable rural development in conflict zones
Why This Programme Matters
This WFP initiative is significant because it:
- Links peacebuilding with economic development
- Strengthens recovery in conflict-affected regions
- Improves livelihoods and food security simultaneously
- Supports formalization of rural economies
- Builds inclusive and sustainable market systems
- Promotes long-term territorial transformation in Colombia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of the programme?
To support peacebuilding and rural development through food security and livelihood strengthening.
Where is it implemented?
Norte de Santander and Arauca in Colombia.
Who funds the initiative?
The World Food Programme with support from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
Who benefits from the programme?
Rural producers, women, ethnic communities, and reincorporating populations.
What do cooperating partners do?
They manage funding, provide technical assistance, and support productive investments.
What types of support are provided?
Training, infrastructure, equipment, market access, and organizational strengthening.
Are inclusion and sustainability required?
Yes, all projects must integrate gender, ethnic inclusion, environmental sustainability, and conflict sensitivity.
Conclusion
The WFP Fondo Alimentando la Paz initiative is a comprehensive peacebuilding and rural development programme that strengthens livelihoods, food systems, and economic inclusion in Colombia’s conflict-affected regions. Through coordinated investment, technical support, and market integration, it promotes sustainable development and long-term social reconciliation.
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