The Latest Updates out of Pakistan: WFP Provides Emergency Assistance in the Aftermath of Deadly Floods

Flooding and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rainfall have brought widespread destruction across Pakistan.

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World Food Program USA Statement on Pakistan Flooding

Following the Government of Pakistan’s request for support, the U.N. World Food Programme is rapidly expanding its food assistance to 500K people.

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7 of the Largest Refugee Crises Around the World and Their Effects on Hunger

Refugees and IDPs face some of the toughest challenges imaginable in their search for stability. One of the worst is hunger.

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What’s Happening in Sri Lanka? Your Top 4 Questions on the Economic Crisis, Protests and Hunger

This a significant moment in Sri Lanka’s history. The country is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis since 1948.

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WFP Rushes Emergency Food Assistance to Earthquake-Hit Eastern Afghanistan

WFP has delivered emergency food assistance to 18,200 people affected by the devastating earthquake that struck the Paktika and Khost provinces of Afghanistan.

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WFP Rapidly Deploys Food and Logistics Equipment to Earthquake-Hit Eastern Afghanistan

WFP has rapidly deployed food and logistics equipment to support communities devastated by the June 22 earthquake that struck near the city of Khost.

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World Food Program USA Statement on Afghanistan Earthquake

Our hearts go out to families impacted by the devastating 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan early this morning. We are closely monitoring the unfolding situation there and stand ready to support WFP’s response.

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WFP Launches Emergency Response in Sri Lanka Amid Escalating Food Crisis

WFP began distributing food vouchers to pregnant women in Colombo, marking the start of its emergency response in the country as part of the United Nations Humanitarian Needs and Priorities Plan.

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Growing Entrepreneurship: How WFP Is Empowering Women in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp

Over four years, the profits of Hason's farming business have grown steadily – allowing her to build a house, pay for the education of her six children and support her adult children's marriages.

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Record Levels of Hunger Persist in Afghanistan

Lingering drought and the deep economic crisis mean unprecedented hunger will continue to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people across Afghanistan.

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Women Are Leading and Feeding Their Families Across the Globe. Meet Seven of Them.

Here are seven stories of mothers who are protecting, caring for and feeding their families. Each simply wants their children to live in safety with access to good food and education.

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Two Years Into the COVID-19 Pandemic, Rohingya Refugees and Their Hosts in Bangladesh Remain Highly Vulnerable

The almost 1 million Rohingya refugees and their host community in Cox’s Bazar need continued support almost five years after they were forced to flee their homes for safety.

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