Half of Syria’s Population Faces Hunger as Conflict Passes 12-Year Milestone and Earthquakes Deepen Economic Woes

WFP calls for an increase in humanitarian assistance for Syria as its people grapple with the devastating impact of recent earthquakes and a 12-year-long conflict.

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WFP Reaches Half a Million Earthquake-Affected People in Syria and Türkiye

WFP has stepped up its emergency response to support nearly half a million people in Syria and Türkiye affected by the devastating earthquake.

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WFP Accelerates Earthquake Response in Syria and Türkiye

WFP has delivered urgently needed food assistance to 115,000 people in Syria and Türkiye in the first four days since deadly earthquakes struck the region.

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Türkiye-Syria Earthquakes: WFP Reaches Communities With Lifesaving Assistance

WFP has reached 300,000 people with urgently needed food assistance following Monday’s deadly earthquakes that struck along the border between Türkiye and Syria.

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WFP Stands Ready to Support Communities in Türkiye and Syria Affected by the Earthquake

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that struck along the border between Türkiye and Syria, WFP stands ready to launch an emergency response to support affected populations in both countries.

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World Food Program USA Statement on Earthquakes Impacting Türkiye and Syria

Our hearts go out to those in Türkiye and Syria who were impacted by the devastating earthquakes that struck on Monday where, as of this morning, more than 2,300 people have been killed and thousands injured.

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A Papal Visit to Two of the Hungriest Places on Earth

Pope Francis begins his visit to two of the world’s worst hunger crises: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan. His visit comes at a time when WFP faces shrinking funds to reach millions facing severe hunger in these countries. 

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In Our Hands, $15 Becomes 60 School Meals for Young Girls Like Ferdous in Yemen

For only $15 dollars, the U.N. World Food Programme could send a child like Ferdous enough school meals for three months.  

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To Combat Climate Change, Start by Joining the Fight Against Hunger

The problems of climate change can feel overwhelming. Our advice? Pick one area to focus on and dig in. One such area that is a natural fit for many of us is food.

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What You Need to Know About the War in Ukraine: Displacement, Hunger and Black Sea Ports

The war in Ukraine is not taking place within a vacuum: It unleashed a wave of collateral hunger across the globe.

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In Somalia, Women and Children Are Bearing the Brunt of the Horn of Africa Drought

In response to the looming threat of famine, WFP has scaled up to reach more people than ever before in Somalia – people like Mido.

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World Food Program USA Statement on Pakistan Flooding

Following the Government of Pakistan’s request for support, the U.N. World Food Programme is rapidly expanding its food assistance to 500K people.

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