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Andrés Gordillo in his canoe, navigating through the communities affected by flooding in the Los Espinos-Quevedo Community

El Niño Could Worsen Hunger This Summer. Here’s WFP’s Humanitarian Response.

For families already struggling to find enough food, weather shocks from El Niño can quickly lead to extreme hunger. That’s why WFP prepared and acted early to protect communities.

WFP Reaches More Than 100,000 People With Assistance Since Venezuela Earthquakes

A month after two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela, the World Food Programme (WFP) continues to provide food assistance to communities impacted by the devastation.

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Wheat seeds and fertilizers distribution in AS-Sweida governorate

WFP scales back food assistance in Syria amid funding shortfalls

May 13, 2026

Critical funding shortfalls are forcing WFP to significantly scale back its operations in Syria.

Smoke rises from a building hit by a bombing

Global Disruptions to Supply Chains Are Driving Tomorrow’s Hunger Crisis

March 31, 2026

This is a transcript of what was said by Corinne Fleischer at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Effects of the Middle East Conflict: Fuel Prices, Civilians and Hunger

March 17, 2026

The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East has triggered far-reaching consequences for communities both within and beyond the region. The crisis is rapidly evolving. Below,

Newly displaced families set up makeshift tents along the street in search of temporary shelter

How the Middle East Conflict Is Fueling Hunger as WFP Scales up Assistance

March 12, 2026

In Lebanon, Syria, Iran and beyond, WFP is reaching the most vulnerable people, but supply chain bottlenecks risk roiling economies, threatening food security and jeopardizing operations.

Damaged buildings following the earthquake in Aleppo

Syria

April 22, 2025

After more than 15 years of conflict, 15 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.

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