Escalating conflict and a deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Cabo Delgado province has left communities stranded and struggling.
“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.
