Luanda: In Angola, food aid for thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cut in half. As donors retreated, the UN has launched farming and beekeeping projects to build sustainable food sources. In northern Angola, thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo face worsening conditions as food aid dwindles. Families survive on maize flour, beans, and salt for two months – half the rations they once received.
According to Deutsche Welle, with donor funding at record lows, the UN World Food Programme is promoting self-sufficiency with farming land provided by Angola and beekeeping projects. Refugees and locals work together to grow crops and produce honey, hoping to secure a future despite having no jobs and scarce resources.