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In Numbers
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4,661 MT* of food assistance distributed
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USD 1,445,431* in cash transfers distributed
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USD 47.5 million six-month net funding requirements (February – July 2025)
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973,676 people* assisted in January 2024, of which 816,271 with in-kind assistance and 157,405 with cash-based transfers
Operational Updates
Emergency Response
Anticipatory actions. WFP continued joint emergency preparedness missions with the Government of Madagascar in cyclone-prone areas (Atsinanana Region) to prepare for the cyclonic season.
Lean Season Response. WFP provided vital support through food and cash assistance to affected communities, reaching one region in the Great South-East and one district and two regions in the Great South aiming to alleviate food insecurity during the lean season.
Cyclone Gamane Response. Due to the strong swells caused by Cyclone Dikeledi, which passed through Northern Madagascar, a ship transporting food items had to seek shelter and arrived later than expected at its destination (Gamane-affected area). As a result, the distribution dates were postponed until February.
Fortunately, this period allowed for the preparation of the final distributions for the Sava region, including the Vohémar District, which is projected to be in IPC 3+ (crisis and emergency).
UN Humanitarian Air Services (UNHAS) In January, UNHAS played a crucial role in facilitating humanitarian access by transporting 198 passengers and 671 kg of cargo. Throughout the month, UNHAS operations covered 8 destinations, providing essential air transport services to 23 different organizations. In addition to scheduled flights, UNHAS conducted 3 special flights on behalf of FAO, WFP, and UNFPA, showcasing the ability to adapt swiftly to urgent humanitarian demands. These flights were instrumental in ensuring the timely delivery of personnel and critical supplies to remote areas, reinforcing UNHAS' commitment to safe, reliable, and efficient air transport solutions.
Nutrition
Food processing units. In January, the foundation-laying ceremony was held for three food processing and transformation units: a semi-industrial unit in Manakara and two artisanal units in Amboasary and Ambovombe. Construction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025.
Meanwhile, with support from KfW, Monaco, and Norway, women’s smallholder farmer groups have been actively involved in identifying available raw materials in the field and designing improved nutritious products using these local resources. The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Research Platform "Mikasa" was responsible for formulating these products to ensure they meet the nutritional needs of young children, pregnant women, and school-age children. This will ensure that production lines can begin operating as soon as the processing units are functional.