COVID-19 Devastating for Nearly 14 Million Displaced, Refugees and Migrants in East and Horn of Africa

Migrants, refugees and other forcibly displaced persons are among the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised groups, and are suffering some of the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Tired of Conflict: Internally Displaced People in Darfur Yearn for Peace and to Return Home

In honor of World Refugee Day, we're sharing the story of Yahya who fled his home because of conflict 15 years ago.

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Refugees Worldwide Face Rising Hunger Due to Funding Gaps Amidst COVID-19

As a new WFP report indicates a surge in people teetering on the brink of famine – which has risen from 34 million projected at the beginning of the year to 41 million projected as of June - it’s vital that the world steps forward to support the most vulnerable.

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A New COVID-19 Mantra? ‘Nobody Is Safe Until Everybody Is Fed’

Now more than ever, with four countries on the edge of famine, it is important to explore the links between hunger, the virus and vaccines. 

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WFP Welcomes Commitment to Famine Prevention by G7

This weekend, leaders of the G7 acknowledged the unprecedented humanitarian crisis our world faces today as more than 34 million people teeter on the edge of famine and endorsed a Famine Prevention Compact.

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In Sudan, UN Agencies Reach Conflict-Affected Communities in Non-Government-Controlled Areas for First Time in a Decade

For the first time in ten years, UN humanitarian agencies have been able to access conflict-affected communities in the five non-governmental areas controlled in Sudan.

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What Do the NBA, Starbucks and Netflix Have in Common With Global Hunger? Read These 14 Surprising Facts

These 14 surprising facts will definitely make you think about hunger differently when you’re logging onto Netflix or booking a ticket to Disneyland.

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UN Agencies Concerned by Looming Famine in Northern Ethiopia, Call for Urgent Life-Saving Action to Avert It

According to new data, over 350,000 people are facing catastrophic hunger in Tigray region. This is the highest number of people classified in "Catastrophe" level of hunger in a single country in the last decade.

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WFP Executive Director: Immediate Access for Lifesaving Food Deliveries in Tigray is Critical

Alarming new data has today confirmed the magnitude of the hunger emergency gripping Tigray, where at least 4 million people face severe hunger and 350,000 of them are facing famine.

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WFP Triples its Support to Lebanese Families as Country Faces Unprecedented Crisis

WFP has started scaling up to assist families struggling to make ends meet amidst a severe economic downturn, skyrocketing inflation and a collapsing Lebanese pound.

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How Blockchain Is Helping WFP Fight Against the Coronavirus in Bangladesh

Blockchain is helping people in the largest refugee camp in the world get quicker, easier, more straightforward access to the lifesaving assistance they need.

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WFP to Provide School Meals in Venezuela

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached an agreement to commence operations in Venezuela with the priority of serving the most vulnerable children.

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