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Famine is deadly and entirely preventable. Today, millions of people could starve without immediate assistance. We’ve prevented famine before, and with your help we can prevent it again.
On the Brink of Catastrophe
Famine is the most disastrous form of prolonged, widespread hunger. Fueled by conflict, the climate crisis and rising costs, this extreme level of hunger could soon become a reality for millions of people.
44.4M
44.4M people are on the brink of starvation or worse worldwide
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People in five places around the world – Gaza, Haiti, Mali, South Sudan and Sudan – are facing the worst level of hunger this year
1.9m
1.9M people are facing
catastrophic levels of hunger
Six Decades of Fighting Famine
WFP’s Famine Response
The U.N. World Food Programme is there before, during and after famine strikes to send a lifeline and provide food.
Anticipate
Before famine strikes, WFP uses its presence in the field, innovation and technology to identify, anticipate and warn the world of the threat of famine.
Assist
At every stage of famine, WFP harnesses its logistics and supply chain capabilities to move huge quantities of food to where they’re most needed.
Avert
To avert the threat of famine, WFP works around the clock to provide food, nutrition and cash-based assistance to the world’s most vulnerable people.
