Traditional markets are the lifeblood of communities across the world. Every part of the food value chain, from farm to fork, has dramatic impacts on our climate and needs to be at the forefront of any climate discussion. Here, some vendors and friends share a joke in the midday heat of Hawassa, Ethiopia. 

This photo was taken on May 28th, 2022, for Feed the Future's EatSafe: Evidence and Action Toward Safe and Nutritious Food, a USAID-funded program. Partners include the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, Pierce Mill Entertainment and Education, Busara Center for Behavioral Economics, and the International Livestock and Research Institute.