Programs: Emergencies
Hunger is often the first emergency when catastrophe strikes. That’s why the United Nations World Food Programme is among the first humanitarian organizations on the ground to help hungry families in crisis.
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Consultant and researcher Sam Chapple-Sokol discusses the emerging field of culinary diplomacy.
Hunger has stolen hope inside Syria. Starvation is used a weapon in the war that always hits children - the most innocent - the hardest.
When it comes to hunger, the issue isn’t existence of resources - it’s access to resources.
South Sudan is a nation in conflict. To make sure vulnerable communities receive the nutrition they need, WFP’s logistics experts are exploring new ways to delivering hope via airdrop.
When disaster strikes, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) immediately mobilizes a response team to reach survivors in need. As the logistics arm of the U.N., WFP staffers are among the first on the ground to deliver life-saving food assistance—and hope—to families during times of crisis. Now, thanks to Bank of America’s support, WFP’s […]
Last week the government of Yemen abruptly collapsed as rebels and militants continue to gain power—creating a hotspot for terrorism and violence.
We've launched an operation to provide blankets, coats, scarves and gloves for thousands of Syrian children living in refugee camps in Jordan.
CBS Correspondent Scott Pelley traveled to the field to see the U.N. World Food Programme's work in and around Syria.
“We are reaching more people every day with urgently needed food assistance – many of them have been going hungry for months."
From first responders to transportation staff to monitoring analysts, WFP keeps all hands on deck.