Countdown to Catastrophe Begins in Yemen as Funding for Food Assistance Dwindles

Food prices have more than doubled across much of Yemen over the past year, leaving more than half of the country in need of food assistance.

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WFP Executive Director Statement on Impact of Conflict in Ukraine

Globally, we already have 283 million people marching towards starvation. The world cannot afford to let another conflict drive the numbers of hungry people even higher.

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As Conflict Erupts in Ukraine, WFP Stands Ready to Step in and Provide Critical Support

As Ukraine descends into conflict, the United Nations World Food Programme stands ready to deploy in support of affected populations. Staff could be on the ground in 72 hours to assist civilians.

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WFP Races to Reach People Affected by Cyclone Batsirai

WFP is working round the clock to provide logistics support and ensure food and essentials reach those whose lives have been turned upside down by the cyclone.

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13 Million People Facing Severe Hunger as Drought Grips the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is experiencing the driest conditions recorded since 1981, with severe drought leaving an estimated 13 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia facing severe hunger.

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The Latest Updates out of Madagascar: WFP Provides Immediate Emergency Assistance in the Aftermath of Cyclone Batsirai

Cyclone Batsirai made landfall on the central-eastern coast of Madagascar on Saturday, February 5. Hours after the storm hit, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), was on the ground providing emergency assistance.

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Cyclone Batsirai Slams Into Madagascar, Destroying Villages and Displacing Nearly 50,000

Cyclone Batsirai made landfall in Madagascar on Saturday evening with wind gusts of 146 mph. At least six people are confirmed dead and nearly 50,000 are displaced.

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Threat to Lives and Livelihoods as Cyclone Batsirai Hurls Towards Madagascar

Lives, livelihoods, and harvest at risk as Tropical Cyclone Batsirai on course to hit Madagascar, already reeling from the impact of Storm Ana that hit in late January, the United Nations World Food Programme warned today. The cyclone is also expected to bring heavy rains to Mozambique.

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“Our Presence Is Hope.” WFP Continues to Serve the People of Afghanistan Through a Bitter Winter of Cold and Hunger

Almost overnight, Asia’s most fragile economy collapsed. For millions of people, WFP’s emergency food assistance has been a lifeline amidst chaos and uncertainty.

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Severe Hunger Tightens Grip on Northern Ethiopia

A new food security assessment released by WFP shows that almost 40 percent of Tigrayans are suffering an extreme lack of food, after 15 months of conflict.

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Time Is Running out for Afghan Families as Their Country Becomes the World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis

Over the last four months, Afghanistan has become the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Jane Ferguson gives a heartbreaking account of her recent visit to Kabul.

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Rebuilding Schools and Delivering Hot Meals: How WFP Continues to Help Haitians Recover After the Quake

For International Day of Education, we’re taking look at how new schools and hot meals are keeping students in the classroom – even after disaster strikes.

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