Young and Gifted: Against all Odds, Refugees in Malawi Rebuild Their Lives Through Passion and Entrepreneurship

To mark World Youth Skills Day, we would like to introduce five young and gifted refugees who left their homes in the DRC and now live in the Dzaleka refugee camp.

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The United Nations World Food Programme: A Nonprofit or Part of the U.N.?

Have you ever wondered what exactly the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is? Or how it fits under the larger umbrella of the United Nations?

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WFP Convoy Reaches Tigray, Many More Are Vital to Meet Growing Needs

A WFP convoy of 50 trucks arrived in the Tigrayan capital of Mekelle today with 900 metric tons of food as well as other emergency supplies.

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We Can Choose to End Famine. We Just Need to Recognize That It Exists.

If human choices are mostly responsible for famine, then what choices can we make to end them?

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USAID and WFP: Saving Lives Together in South Sudan for 10 Years

As South Sudan marks 10 years of independence, WFP and USAID reaffirm their strategic partnership to improve the lives of millions of South Sudanese.

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What Causes Famine in the World?

There is enough food on this planet to feed every single person. But even with all this abundance, famine is no relic of the past.

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Displacement Crisis Driving Up Hunger Rates in Northern Mozambique as Families Flee Violence

WFP warns that without urgent funding, one of the world’s fastest-growing displacement crises in northern Mozambique risks becoming a hunger emergency.

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WFP Resumes Operations to Reach 2 Million People With Emergency Food Assistance in Tigray

WFP has resumed its operations in the Tigray region of Ethiopia after fighting halted the emergency response last week.

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For What Americans Spend on July 4th Food, We Could Prevent Famine: 5 Little-Known Facts About the USA’s Birthday

While we share a meal and reflect on our country’s history, let's remember those who are still fighting for those elusive yet unalienable rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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American Hunger Heroes: General MacArthur

General MacArthur ordered an extensive child feeding program for Japan, including school meals. It would prove to be one of MacArthur's most important orders, even if it was lesser known.

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Hunger and Malnutrition in the Arab Region Stand in the Way of Achieving Zero Hunger

A new UN study indicates that hunger in the Arab region continues to rise, threatening the region’s efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the Zero Hunger goal.

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Why Do People Have to Die Before a Famine Is Declared? And Other FAQs.

We had a chance to hear from the United Nations World Food Programme's Acting Director of Nutrition, Allison Oman Lawi, about the causes of famine and the urgent need in 2021 to avert it. 

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