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Damaged buildings following the earthquake in Aleppo

Syria

April 22, 2025

After eleven years of conflict, 12 million people within Syria don’t have enough food.

What’s Happening in Syria? How the Civil War Is Worsening Hunger Among Civilians

December 12, 2024

An abrupt end to the Syrian civil war, which has lasted over a decade and caused a humanitarian catastrophe and refugee crisis. How has it impacted civilians?

WFP Scales up Food Aid Distributions in Crisis-Hit Syria

December 12, 2024

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up its food assistance programs to reach 2.8 million displaced and food-insecure people across all of Syria.

Lebanese and Syrians flee into war-torn Syria

Tens of Thousands Fleeing Conflict in Lebanon Face an Uncertain Future in Syria

October 17, 2024

The conflict in Lebanon has pushed tens of thousands of people across Lebanon’s eastern border into Syria.

Half of Syria’s Population Faces Hunger as Conflict Passes 12-Year Milestone and Earthquakes Deepen Economic Woes

March 14, 2023

WFP calls for an increase in humanitarian assistance for Syria as its people grapple with the devastating impact of recent earthquakes and a 12-year-long conflict.

Global Food Crisis: 10 Countries Suffering the Most From Hunger

March 13, 2023

These are the 10 worst hunger crises in the world today based on where the U.N. World Food Programme works and has collected recent data. The crises are ranked by the total number of people facing severe hunger in each country.

WFP Reaches Half a Million Earthquake-Affected People in Syria and Türkiye

February 17, 2023

WFP has stepped up its emergency response to support nearly half a million people in Syria and Türkiye affected by the devastating earthquake.

WFP Rushes Vital Food Assistance to Families in Türkiye and Syria Affected by Devastating Earthquakes

February 8, 2023

WFP is on the ground responding to the devastating impact of the two earthquakes that hit Türkiye and Syria on Monday. Our food assistance has been underway since Tuesday with plans to reach half a million people in both countries.

World Food Program USA Statement on Earthquakes Impacting Türkiye and Syria

February 6, 2023

Our hearts go out to those in Türkiye and Syria who were impacted by the devastating earthquakes that struck on Monday where, as of this morning, more than 2,300 people have been killed and thousands injured.