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Over 105,000 Namibian households received rice aid in May
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More than 105,000 households across Namibia received rice assistance in May as part of ongoing government-led drought relief efforts. The World Food Programme WFP Namibia Country Brief for May reported that 105,813 households benefited from food assistance, with 2,326 metric tonnes of rice distributed nationwide. Women accounted for 53% of beneficiaries, and men 47%. These distributions are part of efforts implemented through the Office of the Prime Minister鈥檚 directorate of disaster risk management, targeting vulnerable households affected by climate-related shocks. The WFP noted that despite a decline in acute hunger levels due to drought recovery interventions, multiple economic and climate-related shocks continue to put pressure on vulnerable communities, keeping food assistance needs elevated. However, Namibia's overall food security situation has improved, supported by better rainfall, government interventions, and humanitarian assistance. An estimated 456,000 people were in need of assistance from July to September 2025, down from 1.15 million in the previous assessment period. Rice distributions, funded by the Republic of Korea, are expected to continue until December, with 4,896 metric tonnes of rice allocated to support 384,935 households across all 14 regions. By the end of May, 58,148 bags of rice, each weighing 40 kilograms, had been distributed, representing approximately 48% of the total consignment. Challenges in implementation include rising fuel costs and li
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