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Myanmar

April 22, 2025

A majority of its people struggle with physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. Conflict and political crises continue to hinder progress towards ending hunger.

WFP Delivers Aid to Hardest-Hit Areas in Earthquake-Stricken Myanmar

April 3, 2025

Within 48 hours of the powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon, WFP began emergency food distributions to affected communities.

Myanmar Earthquake: WFP Ready to Assist

March 28, 2025

In the wake of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar, WFP is working to understand the current needs of affected communities and stands ready to support.

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WFP Gears up to Support People in Myanmar and Bangladesh as Cyclone Mocha Approaches

May 13, 2023

WFP is gearing up for a large-scale emergency response to Cyclone Mocha, which is expected to make landfall this Sunday in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

7 of the Largest Refugee Crises Around the World and Their Effects on Hunger

August 17, 2022

Refugees and IDPs face some of the toughest challenges imaginable in their search for stability. One of the worst is hunger.

7 Current Conflicts in the World Today and Their Effects on Global Hunger

March 2, 2022

Conflict ravages countries in countless ways. And it’s the number one cause of hunger in the world, tearing families, communities, infrastructure, food systems and regions apart.

The Way You Give Inspires Our Work: Seven Stories From Donors Who Help Us Save Lives

November 26, 2021

We’re celebrating National Philanthropy Day with stories of donors who’ve given from their hearts to fund WFP’s work around the world.

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Funding Gaps Hamper WFP’s Lifesaving Operations as Hunger Deepens in Myanmar

August 6, 2021

WFP warned today that its lifesaving operations in Myanmar are being held back by a major funding shortfall, with over 70 percent of its funding needs over the coming six months still unmet.

WFP Steps up Operations in Response to Fast Rising Hunger in Myanmar

April 22, 2021

To prevent a large-scale humanitarian crisis, we must step up. Already, families in and around Yangon are skipping meals, eating less nutritious food and going into debt just to survive.