Location: Americas
Over the past decade, hunger and poverty have significantly decreased in Peru, though one quarter of the population lives below the poverty line and deep pockets of hunger remain in rural areas of the country.
Bolivia has made great strides in improving food security and reducing extreme poverty - but it's still one of the poorest countries in South America.
“When children arrive at school hungry after walking up to three kilometers, they cannot concentrate or assimilate what is being taught,” said Sergio Torres, head of WFP’s Bolivia operations.
For the second year in a row, Central America has suffered a devastating drought that has pushed tens of thousands of people into hunger. Learn how WFP is responding.
Haiti is ranked sixth on the list of countries most vulnerable to climate change. Here are five measures WFP is taking to be prepared with an immediate response in case of future disasters.
A lack of food, education and opportunity are driving drug-related crime across Central America and migration to escape the violence.
"Sending my children to a school, which provides one meal a day, is a great relief for me," says Ti Marie.