WFP Warns That Myanmar Faces Rising Displacement and Dire Hunger Levels in 2026
December 11, 2025
More than 12 million people in Myanmar will face acute hunger in 2026, the World Food Programme warned today.
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Location: Myanmar
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.
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 is the primary driver of hunger worldwide. Here are the countries where conflict is active and causing food insecurity: Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan…
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.
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.
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