“We anticipate 80% of the population to immediately start moving into the most extreme forms of hunger. We’re going to have a catastrophe on our hands,” said Executive Director David Beasley.
With malnutrition rates spiraling and children forced to beg to help their families eat, urgent action is needed to prevent a crisis.
Refugees in the Ethiopian camps depend on WFP food assistance for survival, and maintaining a consistent supply is crucial.
This strong statement from the Senate comes at a critical time for WFP as we work to feed 138 million hungry people this year, a historic high for our organization.
Conflict, floods and COVID-19 are pushing more people into extreme hunger.
The economic downturn, steep inflation, COVID-19 and the Beirut blast have pushed Syrian refugees in Lebanon to the brink.
The ‘lean’ season risks pushing some 6.9 million people – nearly half of the country’s population – into hunger by its March peak.
Our partnership is protecting children and helping families cope with the impact of multiple crises by sending food straight to their homes.Â
Conflict-ridden Burkina Faso is one of four nations teetering on the brink of famine. The Hilton Foundation’s contribution is critical in addressing urgent hunger here.
This Nobel Peace Prize is more than a thank you. It is a call to action as 270 million people march toward starvation.Â
