Ugly Veggies Destined for the Dump Now Feed Thousands of Students
May 26, 2017
Vegetables that were previously thrown away purely for their looks are being transformed into nutritious school meals in Kenya.
WFP News
Location: Africa
24 Hours on the Border of War
May 25, 2017
As conflict rages in neighboring South Sudan, Uganda’s leaders are putting food and land at the center of their efforts to welcome refugees seeking safety. Hear a firsthand account of how the World Food Programme (WFP) is working on the front lines of hunger to help those impacted by war and famine.
“60 Minutes” Spotlights Food Crisis in South Sudan
March 20, 2017
CBS’s Scott Pelley reports from South Sudan, where 5 million people are struggling to put food on the table and 100,000 are facing starvation.
One Woman’s Fight for Gender Equality
March 8, 2017
Kawinzi Muiu, who grew up studying African writers like Chinua Achebe alongside stanzas from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, learned the importance of education and equal opportunities from her mother.
This Is the Devastating Human Toll of Famine in South Sudan
February 27, 2017
“I am leaving with anger and sadness because hunger is forcing me to leave my homeland.”
Famine Hits Parts Of South Sudan
February 20, 2017
UN agencies warn that almost 5 million people urgently need food, agriculture and nutrition assistance JUBA – War and a collapsing economy have left some
Here Are Five Crucial Things to Know About Famine in South Sudan
February 20, 2017
War and a collapsing economy have left tens of thousands facing starvation in parts of South Sudan. Here’s what you need to know.
A Love Story That Is Feeding the World
February 10, 2017
Lovebirds Poonam Kaushal and Nishkaam Mehta are getting hitched this Valentine’s Day. They’ve teamed up with friends, family and people like you to create the most unconventional wedding gift—with the help of the world’s first hunger-fighting smartphone app.
Calling All Heroes: Why the World’s Orphans Need Your Help
January 31, 2017
One in nine people around the world goes to bed hungry every night. And unfortunately, hunger tends to impact the most vulnerable people on the planet—poor communities, small-scale farmers, women and children.
Facebook Live from Nigeria
January 29, 2017
Many children in northeast Nigeria are suffering from malnutrition after losing access to food since fleeing the violent campaign of Boko Haram. Watch this Facebook live stream from an internally displaced persons camp outside Maiduguri to see how the World Food Programme (WFP) is screening and tackling malnutrition.
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