ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳supports farmers with improved agricultural practices, access to markets and sustainable water management solutions - helping mitigate the impact of climate change and increase production. Communities in Upper Egypt rely predominantly on agriculture; it accounts for over 63 percent of the zone¡¯s employment and contributes to about 40 percent of its rural income. While agriculture is a source of income for about 85 percent of Upper Egypt¡¯s rural households, it is a sole source of income for about 60 percent of its rural households.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳adopts an integrated approach in developing rural communities by placing the household at the centre of its plans, ensuring that all household members benefit from WFP¡¯s activities through livelihood enhancement, education, school feeding, nutrition and agricultural interventions.
