Sacha Westerbeek

Leading the Strategic Communications portfolio for @IFAD in Rome. Views are my own.

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

Today’s generation young people is larger than ever before but are often excluded from the decisions that affect their futures. @IFAD helps them engage in finding answers to the issues that matter to them, like how getting #food from farm to the market.

[International Fund for Agricultural Development @IFAD]

The future of African food systems lies with its #youth.

That's why we need to give them a seat at the table when it comes to making decisions that affect them.

For young people, by young people.

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

DYK: The world’s 522 PDBs hold US$23.2 trillion in assets and are responsible for 10-12 % of global financing. Their annual investments reach up to some US$1.4 trillion. This is more than the micro-finance sector or official development assistance!

[Alvaro Lario @IFADPresident]

Africa has solutions to face uncertainty:
✅mobilising local institutions
✅increasing regional trade
✅build systems that create local wealth and jobs
✅bring in the private sector
✅invest in agriculture

More in my comments to @CNBCAfrica at #FiCS2025: https://t.co/eIHZ8YEHM0

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

Race Against Time as Hunger, Poverty Rise Amid Growing Global Uncertainties - @IFAD critical role in catalysing investments in rural areas. https://t.co/IJoP7tPnR4

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

Happening today and tomorrow. Eradicating hunger and poverty by 2030 - follow the discussions on how we can get back on track in a fragmented and uncertain world.

[International Fund for Agricultural Development @IFAD]

⏳ One day to go! ⏳

At #IFADGoverningCouncil we’ll go to the first mile, where small-scale farmers grow the food that nourishes their communities and the world. 🌍

Check out the agenda 👇

[International Fund for Agricultural Development @IFAD]

The food we eat travels many miles, but the first mile is often the hardest. Small-scale farmers face climate change, hunger and poverty – yet they grow the food that feeds the world.

At #IFADGoverningCouncil, we advocate for investments in the first mile for a better future.

[International Fund for Agricultural Development @IFAD]

Investing in rural development is not optional — it is central to achieving global sustainability, resilience, food security, peace and stability.

RT if you agree! 💛

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

Take a sec to read this 2023 Climate Action Report. It is filled with real-life examples of #IFAD funded projects across the world, from sustainable water & pasture management to ecosystem restoration. #IFAD spent US$502.7 million in climate adaptation & mitigation in 2022/23.

[International Fund for Agricultural Development @IFAD]

IFAD's Climate Action Report 2024 is launching at #COP29!

Join us now to explore how innovative finance can drive resilient food systems.

📅 Watch the live event here: https://t.co/PE5OEA5HBi

Let’s empower smallholders & boost climate resilience!

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

Finance gap for small-scale farmers’ adaptation is US$75 billion p y in developing countries. @IFAD urges leaders at #COP29 to set an ambitious goal for adaptation finance that allows food production to continue even as the planet warms.

[International Fund for Agricultural Development @IFAD]

We are at #COP29 to send a message to the world: invest in climate adaptation!

Not really sure what COP is? Take a look at our explainer⬇️

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

#YouthDay celebration in Soroti. Youth thanking H.E. @KagutaMuseveni the President of #Uganda for his support to youth & creating skilling opportunities. #YOUTH call 4 free education, incl skills training. @Mglsd_UG @UNinUganda @UNICEFUganda @Educ_SportsUg

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Young people want to transform education across Africa and are calling for quality education for every child. 

📣📣 #TheTimeisNow

#DAC2024 #DayoftheAfricanChild
#ForEveryChild #InvestInUGchildren
@_AfricanUnion @GovUganda @Mglsd_UG @acerwc

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

Such thefts display a complete disregard for the principle of protection of civilians and respect for humanitarian work. The supplies are intended for the welfare of civilians—especially children.

[UNICEF Haiti @UNICEFHaiti]

Today, UNICEF's container, containing crucial supplies for maternal, neonatal, and child health, was looted at Port-au-Prince's main port. This incident occurred at a critical moment when children needed them the most.
https://t.co/xbo33vuQdW
@UNICEF @uniceflac @OCHAHaiti 👇

[UNICEF @UNICEF]

New findings show that annual deaths of children under age 5 reached a historic low in 2022.

While progress has been made, the battle to end preventable child deaths continues - with 4.9 million children lost in 2022 and millions more at risk without urgent actionNew findings show that annual deaths of children under age 5 reached a historic low in 2022.

While progress has been made, the battle to end preventable child deaths continues - with 4.9 million children lost in 2022 and millions more at risk without urgent action.

[Catherine Russell @unicefchief]

Violence in #Haiti continues to spiral out of control.

Hundreds of thousands of children and families are displaced and cut off from lifesaving services and aid as armed groups rule the streets.

The world must not stand idle.

Now is the time to act.

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

6 years left to close the gap on #SDG child indicators in #Uganda. We need political will, finance, data, and partnerships to accelerate results for children. @SDG2030 @UNICEF

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Exciting morning ahead at the @UNICEF Uganda donor breakfast! We thank every donor supporting the incredible work being done to improve the lives of children in Uganda.

Together, we can make a lasting impact.

#InvestInUGchildren

[UNICEF Education @UNICEFEducation]

The online world is full of learning opportunities but it can be risky.

Here are 5 ways parents can help keep their child safe online.

➡️ https://t.co/bEbMuLdf00

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

Excellent empowering and skilling programme for girls who are in and out of school. Thanks for the great partnership @TMFUganda and @KCCAUG with thanks to @BelgiumInUganda for $.

[Trailblazers Uganda @TMFUganda]

UN President of the General Assembly @UN_PGA explores stalls showcasing the inspiring outcomes of the #GirlsEmpoweringGirls program. Witnessing firsthand the transformative impact on education and empowerment.
@KCCAED @KCCAUG @BelgiumInUganda

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

.@UN General Assembly President, @UN_PGA, @HonSarahMateke , H.E Amb. @ChantryHugues (@BelgiumInUganda), @KCCAED & @UNICEF representative to 🇺🇬, @Munir_Safieldin interact with beneficiaries of “Girls Empowering Girls” at📍Nakivubo Primary school

#NAMSummitUg2024

[Trailblazers Uganda @TMFUganda]

Happening Now at Nakivubo Blue Primary school!
President of the UN General Assembly @UN_PGA visit to adolescents - beneficiaries of @UNICEFUganda supported Girls Girls Empowering Girls Urban Poor Social Protection Programme for Vulnerable girls.
@KCCAUG @BelgiumInUganda @KCCAED

[Sacha Westerbeek @SachaWesterbeek]

Girls who have been empowered, supported & protected through #GEG programme with @KCCAUG interact with @UN_PGA during his field trip in #Uganda.

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

.@UN_PGA , together with @ChantryHugues, @HonSarahMateke,@dorothykisaka,@Munir_Safieldin and other dignitaries are at 📍Nakivubo Primary school to interact with beneficiaries of the “Girls Empowering Girls”, programme

#NAMSummitUg2024
#InvestInUGchildren

[UNICEF Uganda @UNICEFUganda]

Scenes from Nakivubo blue primary school where @UN_PGA is visiting the @UNICEFUganda supported Kampala urban social protection programme, “Girls Empowering Girls-#GEG.”

#NAMSummitUg2024 #InvestInUGchildren