The Ripple Effect of Global Instability and the Humanitarian Response

A haunting photo of an emaciated 7-year-old girl, Amal Hussain, pushed Yemen into the spotlight in 2018.

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What WFP Delivers: Cash, Vouchers and E-Cards

World Food Programme tailors its food assistance to the specific nutritional needs and conditions of each community and crisis.

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The Profound Effect of a School Meal in Yemen

In the spring of 2018, WFP relaunched its school meals program in Yemen, providing children with the nourishment they need to survive and thrive.

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Hacking Hunger – Episode 31: Of Food, Life and Death

WFP cameraman Marco Frattini shares his experience visiting the children and families who have become innocent victims of Yemen’s war.

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Hunger in Yemen: Explained in 5 Steps

The five main causes of hunger in Yemen are interrelated, each one prolonging the others. Here’s what you need to know about them and how you can help.

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A Year of Saving and Changing Lives

A look at what 2018 meant for the World Food Programme (WFP) and the millions of people it serves.

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6 Troubling Facts About the Looming Famine in Yemen

After four years of conflict and destruction, Yemen is teetering on the brink of famine. It's the largest humanitarian crisis on the planet.

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From Oregon to Yemen: A Ship of Wheat and Hope Arrives

As peace talks stall to end the world's worst humanitarian crisis, a ship of hope—supported by U.S. wheat—tells an inspiring story about why American support for the people of Yemen right now matters so much. Ann Nallo reports.

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The Worst Hunger Crisis in a Century to Hit Yemen

Yemen has become the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The situation is dire, and if things don’t change soon, it will get worse.

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Rebuilding a Life in Lebanon

Conflict in Syria forced Hussein's family to flee to Lebanon, where they are rebuilding a life at a refugee camp.

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Hacking Hunger – Episode 30: A Nation on the Brink of Famine

WFP’s Yemen country director, Stephen Anderson, talks about his experience on the ground in Yemen. He shares the stories of Yemenis struggling to feed their families.

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The Private Sector Can Play a Role in Easing World Hunger

Mark Kennedy, chairman of the Economic Club of Minnesota, and Rick Leach, WFP USA CEO, explain how the private sector and charities can work together.

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