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The WFP chief voiced fears about famine looming in several countries at the same time as COVID-19 is ravaging communities around the globe.
School meals, often the one nutritious daily meal that children get, must be prioritized in school reopening plans.
The storm hit Mozambique at one of the worst possible times: January to March is the peak lean season – when people struggle the most to find food.
WFP USA congratulates President Biden and Vice President Harris as they are sworn into office and begin their work for and on behalf of the American people.
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.
