IFAD 11d ago

After a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami in 2022 forced thousands, including Siotame, to leave their homes, communities on the main island of Tongatapu have struggled with limited land and resources. With support from IFAD, the Tongan government, and partners such as the Australian government , affected families are finding new ways to restore food production and livelihoods—through innovations like biodigesters that revive soil, community gardens led by women, and stronger links to private markets. #financingthefirstmile #tonga #tsunami The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is the only international financial institution exclusively focused on transforming rural economies. IFAD invests in rural people and their communities, building food security, shared prosperity and stability. Today, IFAD and its partners have nearly US$23 billion invested in ongoing projects that are transforming rural economies.