Tired of Conflict: Internally Displaced People in Darfur Yearn for Peace and to Return Home
June 19, 2021
In honor of World Refugee Day, we’re sharing the story of Yahya who fled his home because of conflict 15 years ago.
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“La Casa de Oro”: Growing a House of Green Gold in Central America’s Dry Corridor
June 18, 2021
There’s little remarkable about a greenhouse growing chilies, cucumbers and tomatoes until you learn that it’s in the ‘Dry Corridor’—a vast stretch of Central America where drought is pushing more and more people into hunger.
A New COVID-19 Mantra? ‘Nobody Is Safe Until Everybody Is Fed’
June 16, 2021
Now more than ever, with four countries on the edge of famine, it is important to explore the links between hunger, the virus and vaccines.
Barren Farms, Violent Crime and No Jobs. Here’s What Most of Us Don’t Know About Migration
June 15, 2021
Today, the global spotlight on the Central American migration crisis has left many to question what the root causes are of the migration. We have some answers, and they all boil down to one thing: hunger.
On the Brink Again: In Yemen, Safiah’s Family is One of Millions Trying to Keep Hunger at Bay
June 14, 2021
Six years of conflict have taken a devastating toll on millions of Yemeni families, and now famine is a stark reality without urgently needed funding.
What Do the NBA, Starbucks and Netflix Have in Common With Global Hunger? Read These 14 Surprising Facts
June 11, 2021
These 14 surprising facts will definitely make you think about hunger differently when you’re logging onto Netflix or booking a ticket to Disneyland.
What Is the G7 and How Can It Help Solve the Global Hunger Crisis?
June 9, 2021
World leaders have a chance at this year’s G7 summit call for the funding, resources and policies to save millions of lives. Ahead of the summit, WFP is launching Five Calls to Action to address today’s record-high humanitarian needs.
Famine Alert: Hunger, Malnutrition and How WFP is Tackling This Other Deadly Pandemic
June 7, 2021
Today, 34 million people around the world are on the brink of famine — and the slightest shock could tip them over the edge.
Climate Change Is Bad. But It’s Perfect for One Thing: Hunger
June 5, 2021
80% of the world’s hungry people live in areas prone to natural disasters and extreme weather, which creates exactly the right conditions for hunger to take hold. Here are the top five ways extreme weather leads to hunger.
“May you have cows and children”: How Project Amata Fights Malnutrition in Burundi with Milk and Cheese
June 4, 2021
For National Cheese Day, we’re sharing the story of Isaac and Bernadette — two dairy farmers in Burundi whose story shows the importance of milk and cheese in curbing malnutrition.
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