Over the past few decades, there has been shorter than normal rainy season and erratic rainfall. The country is also prone to cyclical drought. Environmental degradation is one of the most serious problems facing The Gambia.
Food insecurity affects entire country of The Gambia.
The program reaches approximately 75,000 women and 6,000 children and focuses on agriculture and health education. The Gambia has programs in agriculture and health . In agriculture, the focus is on Sesame Production for women farmers to improving nutrition and increasing cash income. The project also supports women's empowerment through a literacy component. The Child Survival Project supports village-level health and nutrition education and provides food supplements to women and children.