Conflict, displacement and restricted humanitarian access leave more than 825,000 children at risk of death from severe malnutrition in 2026.
Food insecurity and malnutrition worsen across Somalia as the first famine risk since the 2022 crisis is confirmed amid the compounding effects of multiple shocks.
Mothers and children in Afghanistan are hardest hit by a growing malnutrition crisis, as multiple crises converge.
Critical funding shortfalls are forcing WFP to significantly scale back its operations in Syria.
World Food Program USA and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) today announced a $12 million, three-year commitment to substantially grow their partnership in support of the World Food Programme’s homegrown school meals.
A sharp escalation in violence has reversed recent food security gains in Lebanon and pushed the country back into crisis.
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Acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain high, according to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026, released today.
Through the support of the United States, WFP will deliver emergency food assistance to at least 390,000 people over the next 18 months.
WFP has announced Lucy Hale — world-renowned actress and producer — as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador. In this role, she will advocate on behalf of the more than 318 million people facing extreme hunger.
