Deadline: 25-Jan-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking applications for initiatives in Amazonas, Venezuela that strengthen food security, build sustainable livelihoods, and support inclusive, community‑led development. The program emphasizes disability and gender inclusion, sustainable agricultural and vocational training, Indigenous participation, economic resilience, and culturally relevant, cross‑sectoral approaches to long‑term food security.
Program Purpose and Focus Areas
This WFP initiative aims to:
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Strengthen food security through agricultural input support, food distribution, and food‑for‑assets activities.
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Promote sustainable livelihoods via smallholder agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, animal production, community forestry, and technical/vocational training.
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Advance inclusive, community‑driven development with a focus on women’s empowerment, disability inclusion, and participation of youth and older adults.
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Integrate Indigenous community perspectives and ensure engagement at all project stages through Free Prior and Informed Consent principles.
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Support cross‑sectoral and culturally relevant approaches that address diverse needs across food security, livelihoods, and social protection.
Key Components of the Intervention
1. Food Security and Assistance
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Combine short‑term food assistance with longer‑term food security strategies.
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Link food support to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) participation to reduce negative coping strategies.
2. Sustainable Livelihoods
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Promote diverse income sources including smallholder market support, animal production, community mobilization, fisheries, and agriculture.
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Foster economic protection for women and safety for children within livelihood strategies.
3. Capacity Building and Community Engagement
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Build local capacities through training, skills development, and extension services.
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Support knowledge transfer to community institutions and associations for sustainable practice adoption.
4. Environmental and Cultural Context
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Integrate sustainable, environmentally sensitive practices that conserve natural resources.
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Respect cultural and territorial contexts, especially those of Indigenous and Afro‑descendant communities.
Why This Initiative Matters
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Food insecurity in Venezuela remains critical, with millions needing assistance; WFP operations have been prioritizing vulnerable populations including Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.
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The approach links immediate humanitarian support with long‑term resilience building—combining relief with capacity development, livelihoods, and education.
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By emphasizing community participation and inclusion, the initiative seeks sustainable outcomes that strengthen self‑sufficiency.
Participation and Partnerships
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The intervention encourages partnerships with local authorities, NGOs, private sector actors, and community groups to foster broad ownership.
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Communities are empowered through participatory planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities.
Conclusion
The WFP’s Amazonas initiative in Venezuela is designed to tackle food insecurity not just with immediate assistance but with holistic, sustainable strategies that empower local communities, promote inclusive development, and build long‑term resilience. Through integrated programming spanning agriculture, livelihoods, training, and social inclusion, this initiative aligns with broader WFP strategic goals to improve food security and well‑being among the most vulnerable populations in remote and socio‑economically challenged regions.
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