Blog Archives - Page 8 of 75 - World Food Program USA

Mother visits WFP-supported nutrition clinic in Al Kalakla, Jabal Awila

Families in Sudan Pushed to the Brink Amidst Brutal Conflict and Famine as WFP Resources Dry Up

WFP is struggling to keep lifesaving emergency operations running. Sudan’s shows no signs of slowing down.

WFP Scales up Operations in Gaza as Ceasefire Passes 100 Days

One hundred days into the ceasefire, the World Food Programme (WFP) has significantly expanded its lifesaving operations across the Gaza Strip, reaching more than 1 million people each month.

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Ashley Park

Tony, Grammy, and Critics Choice award nominee Ashley Park advocates for Zero Hunger as a Goodwill Ambassador for the World Food Programme.

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You can now donate to WFP USA using cryptocurrencies! Crypto helps you send lifesaving food to those who need it most.

How to Help Libya Flood Survivors: Send Food & Humanitarian Aid

September 12, 2023

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is on the ground responding to the floods in Libya and assisting affected families.

Why Congress Must Support Emergency Funding for International Food Assistance 

September 8, 2023

As Congress considers emergency supplemental appropriations, World Food Program USA is urging members to prioritize robust funding to address the dire global hunger crisis driven in part by the war in Ukraine.

Recent Studies Support Dangerously Hungry’s Link Between Food Insecurity and Conflict

August 16, 2023

Dangerously Hungry was the first in a cascade of research on the relationship between food and conflict this year from international organizations.

Spring Impact: An Update on WFP’s Response to the Global Hunger Crisis

June 28, 2023

World Food Program USA’s Spring 2023 Statement of Impact provides a snapshot of the global hunger crisis and how the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) continues to respond. The report summarizes key events from January – May of this year.

A grandmother in a headwrap walks with three of her grandchildren through a refugee camp.

Hunger in the 4 Largest Refugee Camps in the World

June 28, 2023

Refugee camps exist all over the world to help people who have been forced from their homes. These camps play a vital role in providing displaced people with temporary – and sometimes long-term – assistance.

young girl in green and gray shirt smiling

What Is the U.S. Farm Bill? Its History and Role in Fighting Hunger

May 19, 2023

The Farm Bill is vital to the U.S. continuing its long legacy of leading the global fight against hunger.

With WFP’s Support, Families Can Return Home and Stay Dry Despite Historic Flooding in South Sudan

May 11, 2023

A United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) dike rehabilitation project is helping families to return home and build resilience against the climate crisis.

What’s Happening in Sudan? Explainer on the Current Conflict and Its Effects on Humanitarian Aid to Civilians

May 4, 2023

Over the past year, fighting between military groups in Sudan has created a humanitarian crisis, with catastrophic levels of death, displacement and hunger. Humanitarian organizations

The 8 Countries Most Affected by Climate Change

April 21, 2023

The climate crisis is causing more frequent and intense weather events. From droughts to hurricanes to floods, these climate extremes are causing hunger and poverty.