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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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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WFP Says 41 Million People Now at Imminent Risk of Famine

New WFP analyses show that 41 million people are teetering on the very edge of famine in 43 countries and the slightest shock will push them over the precipice.

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This Father’s Day, We’re Honoring Dads Around the World Fighting to Feed Their Kids

This Father's Day, we're taking a look at how dads around the world do what they can to keep their families safe in the face of conflict, displacement and hunger.

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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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Barren Farms, Violent Crime and No Jobs. Here’s What Most of Us Don’t Know About Migration

Today, the global spotlight on the Central American migration crisis has left many to question what the root causes are of the migration. We have some answers, and they all boil down to one thing: hunger.

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