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With this funding, Â鶹ÊÓƵ will procure, transport and distribute 1,970 metric tons of maize during the 2025/2026 lean season ¨C a period between harvests when household food stocks are depleted. 

¡°Malawi continues to face a complex humanitarian crisis marked by recurring climate shocks, economic challenges and rising malnutrition,¡± said Dr. Hyoung-Joon Lim, Country Representative and Director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Malawi. ¡°This contribution from the Government of Japan will enable us to deliver life-saving food assistance to households during the most difficult months of the year. We are deeply grateful for Japan¡¯s solidarity and commitment to the people of Malawi.¡±

The food assistance aligns with the Government of Malawi¡¯s National Lean Season Response Plan, ensuring that support reaches the most food-insecure households. 

¡°This assistance reflects Japan¡¯s strong commitment to supporting Malawi¡¯s efforts to mitigate food insecurity and build resilience in the face of climate shocks,¡± said His Excellency Yoichi Oya, Ambassador of Japan to Malawi. ¡°Through our partnership with Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the Government of Malawi, we remain dedicated to supporting peace, stability and sustainable development across Africa.¡±

The Government of Malawi is poised to implement the 2025/26 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme (LS-FIRP) in accordance with findings by the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (MVAC). Japan¡¯s contribution reinforces preparations for the provision of relief assistance under the 2025/26 LS-FIRP.

¡°This generous contribution from Japan will make a significant difference. The gesture supports our emergency response efforts and strengthens our collaboration towards breaking the food-insecurity cycle and building resilience of most vulnerable communities,¡± said Reverend Moses Chimphepo, Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet.

Japan¡¯s continued support highlights its broader cooperation with Malawi, encompassing grant aid, technical assistance, and training for capacity building.

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