Storm Fung-Wong: The Philippines Faces Second Tropical Cyclone in as Many Weeks
November 10, 2025
The Philippines is bracing for a tropical cyclone to make landfall, a week after another cyclone struck the country.
WFP News
Location: Asia
WFP Warns That Six Critical Operations Are Facing Significant Food Aid Pipeline Breaks by Year-End
October 15, 2025
New WFP report, ‘A Lifeline at Risk’, finds that 13.7 million WFP food aid recipients could be pushed into emergency levels of hunger.
WFP Responds to the Earthquakes in Afghanistan Amid Rising Humanitarian Needs
October 2, 2025
One month since a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, the World Food Programme continues to rapidly deliver food assistance to affected communities and support logistics for the broader humanitarian response.
WFP Rushes Food Assistance to Afghanistan’s Quake-Hit Communities
September 1, 2025
The World Food Programme is rushing food to affected communities in eastern Afghanistan, following a powerful, 6.0 magnitude earthquake late Sunday, August 31 that killed hundreds of people and injured or otherwise affected thousands more.
Help Feed Families in Crisis: Afghanistan Hit by Deadly Earthquake as Hunger Surges
September 1, 2025
We are deeply saddened by the tragic earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan the evening of August 31, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. The World Food Programme (WFP) is on the ground supporting affected communities.
The Philippines
April 22, 2025
Twin typhoons slammed into the Philippines in November 2025. Now, yet another devastating shock has deepened this crisis: A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, impacting numerous people. Families need food now.
Sri Lanka
April 22, 2025
The widespread effects of the unprecedented economic crisis that overtook Sri Lanka in 2022 are still heavily felt across the country. Over a quarter of the population is now estimated to live below the poverty line, which hurts their access sufficient, nutritious food.
Tajikistan
April 22, 2025
With the landscape in Tajikistan being mountainous with only 7% of farmable land, which is vulnerable to extreme climate events, food insecurity is a challenge for the majority of its population.
Timor-Leste
April 22, 2025
As one of the newest countries in the world, Timor-Leste is struggling with food insecurity as they’re highly dependent on agriculture, which is vulnerable to extreme climate events.
Kyrgyzstan
April 22, 2025
Recurring climate-related shocks and disasters including floods and mudslides also hamper the resilience of families and entire communities.
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