Recent Studies Support Dangerously Hungry’s Link Between Food Insecurity and Conflict

Dangerously Hungry was the first in a cascade of research on the relationship between food and conflict this year from international organizations.

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122 Million More People Pushed Into Hunger Since 2019, Reveals UN Report

The 2023 edition of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report reveals that conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic and extreme weather have pushed 122 million more people into hunger since 2019.

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Spring Impact: An Update on WFP’s Response to the Global Hunger Crisis

World Food Program USA’s Spring 2023 Statement of Impact provides a snapshot of the global hunger crisis and how the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) continues to respond. The report summarizes key events from January – May of this year.

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Increasing Risk of Hunger in Hotspot Areas Warns New United Nations Report

A new United Nations report found that acute hunger is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 22 countries between June and November of 2023.

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What Is the U.S. Farm Bill? Its History and Role in Fighting Hunger

The Farm Bill is vital to the U.S. continuing its long legacy of leading the global fight against hunger.

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WFP Gears up to Support People in Myanmar and Bangladesh as Cyclone Mocha Approaches

WFP is gearing up for a large-scale emergency response to Cyclone Mocha, which is expected to make landfall this Sunday in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

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With WFP’s Support, Families Can Return Home and Stay Dry Despite Historic Flooding in South Sudan

A United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) dike rehabilitation project is helping families to return home and build resilience against the climate crisis.

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Global Report on Food Crises: Number of People Facing Acute Hunger Rose to 258 Million in 2022

The number of people experiencing acute hunger rose for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, according to the latest Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC). 

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World Food Program USA’s New Report Shows Hunger as Driving Force of Conflict

World Food Program USA today released a new report – Dangerously Hungry: The Link Between Food Insecurity and Conflict – which examines the ways hunger acts as a driver of conflict around the world.

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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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Global Food Crisis: 10 Countries Suffering the Most From Hunger

These are the 10 worst hunger crises in the world today based on where the U.N. World Food Programme works and has collected recent data. The crises are ranked by the total number of people facing severe hunger in each country.

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International Women’s Day 2023: Bridging the Digital Gender Divide

This International Women's Day, FAO, IFAD and WFP push to enhance rural women and girls’ digital capabilities so they can be equal contributors to our agrifood systems.

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