Inside Ukraine, over the next four months, the U.N. World Food Programme will work to reach over 3 million people. Meanwhile, WFP is working UNHCR to assist 300,000 people outside Ukraine’s borders.
The conflict unfolding in Ukraine is heartbreaking to watch, and our hearts and prayers go out to all Ukrainians caught in this crisis. WFP is launching an emergency operation to provide food assistance for civilians fleeing the conflict.
WFP is launching an emergency operation to provide food assistance for people fleeing the conflict inside Ukraine and in neighboring countries.
Globally, we already have 283 million people marching towards starvation. The world cannot afford to let another conflict drive the numbers of hungry people even higher.
As Ukraine descends into conflict, the United Nations World Food Programme stands ready to deploy in support of affected populations. Staff could be on the ground in 72 hours to assist civilians.
