What’s Happening in Yemen? An Explainer on the Conflict and Its Impact on Civilians

How are the Red Sea attacks and war in Yemen affecting hunger and humanitarian aid to civilians?

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WFP Pauses Food Distributions in Northern Areas of Yemen

WFP announces the pause of General Food Distributions in areas of Yemen under the Sana'a Based Authorities' (SBA) control, driven by limited funding and the absence of an agreement with the authorities.

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Global Food Crisis: 10 Countries Suffering the Most From Hunger

These are the 10 worst hunger crises in the world today based on where the U.N. World Food Programme works and has collected recent data. The crises are ranked by the total number of people facing severe hunger in each country.

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WFP Accelerates Earthquake Response in Syria and Türkiye

WFP has delivered urgently needed food assistance to 115,000 people in Syria and Türkiye in the first four days since deadly earthquakes struck the region.

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From the United States to Yemen: 1 Millionth Ton of American Wheat Brings Relief and Hope

The 1 millionth ton of wheat purchased by the U.S. government for global hunger relief efforts left Vancouver, Washington on November 26. The shipment is destined for WFP’s operations in Yemen.

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In Our Hands, $15 Becomes 60 School Meals for Young Girls Like Ferdous in Yemen

For only $15 dollars, the U.N. World Food Programme could send a child like Ferdous enough school meals for three months.  

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Women Are Leading and Feeding Their Families Across the Globe. Meet Seven of Them.

Here are seven stories of mothers who are protecting, caring for and feeding their families. Each simply wants their children to live in safety with access to good food and education.

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War in Ukraine Pushes Middle East and North Africa Deeper into Hunger as Food Prices Reach Alarming Highs

As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, the soaring cost of food staples in import-dependent Middle Eastern and North African countries is creating ever greater challenges for millions of families.

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Ukraine Adds to Yemen’s Woes as Hunger Emergency Spreads and Lack of Funding Leaves Millions Vulnerable

Desperate levels of hunger in Yemen are set to become catastrophic as the Ukraine crisis pushes up food prices and a nearly $900M funding gap makes further cuts in food assistance more certain.

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Yemen: Acute Hunger at Unprecedented Levels as Funding Dries Up

Yemen’s already dire hunger crisis is teetering on the edge of outright catastrophe, with 17.4 million people now in need of food assistance.

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Countdown to Catastrophe Begins in Yemen as Funding for Food Assistance Dwindles

Food prices have more than doubled across much of Yemen over the past year, leaving more than half of the country in need of food assistance.

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What Peace Would Mean for People Caught in the Vicious Cycle of Conflict and Hunger

WFP staff in Yemen, the Central Sahel and Sudan share their thoughts on what peace would mean for families caught in the crossfires of hunger and conflict.

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