The Government of Namibia has received a donation of 5,000 metric tons of rice, valued at $1.7 million, from the Republic of South Korea through the United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) OnDemand service. This food assistance is intended to help communities recover from the severe drought of 2024–25, one of the worst in the country’s history, which affected 1.4 million people nationwide.
The rice is expected to assist approximately 300,000 people between April and December 2026, providing critical support as many vulnerable families continue to rebuild their livelihoods.
Although Namibia has recently seen improved rainfall, many communities still face reduced food stocks, rising food prices, loss of livelihoods, and soil degradation. In some areas, flooding has also disrupted planting activities, creating greater uncertainty about future harvests.
Authorities have emphasized the importance of this assistance, given that many families remain food insecure despite the recent improvement in weather conditions.
South Korea’s contribution also holds symbolic significance, reflecting its evolution from a former recipient of food aid to a major global donor and long-standing partner of the World Food Programme. This donation is part of a broader global contribution of 150,000 metric tons of food from South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, which supports 17 countries affected by food shortages.
WFP will continue to work with the Government of Namibia to strengthen food security, support drought recovery, and build resilience against future climate shocks. The partnership also aims to improve the country’s ability to prepare for and respond more effectively to future emergencies, as it continues to face increasing climate variability, ranging from droughts to floods.
Source: Funds For NGOs
