How School Meals Are Empowering Girls in South Sudan

Meet Merlin and Achol — two young schoolgirls in South Sudan who, thanks to school meals and support from their families, can dream of reaching their lofty career goals. 

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It’s The Weeknd! Superstar Singer Becomes U.N. World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador

Record-breaking vocalist and songwriter The Weeknd was inducted into the ‘WFP family’ at special ceremony in Los Angeles last night.

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How You Can Teach Students About World Hunger: Lesson Plans for the Classroom

Global hunger is a complex and sometimes overwhelming problem. But, there are some easy ways teachers can help students understand it and become empathetic humanitarians.

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Half of Afghanistan’s Children Under 5 Expected to Suffer From Acute Malnutrition as Hunger Takes Root for Millions

Without reliable access to water, food and basic health and nutrition services, Afghan children and their families are bearing the brunt of years of conflict and the current economic crisis.

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WFP Completes First Round of Food Distributions in Afar and Amhara; Still Lacks Necessary Supplies to Reach Targeted Populations in Tigray

WFP has completed its first round of food distributions to people affected by conflict in the Afar and Amhara regions.

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10 Facts About Child Hunger in the World

Childhood hunger is one of the biggest - and most preventable - issues of our time. But kids don’t have to go hungry. Here are the ten most important things to know about childhood hunger and what the WFP is doing to fight it.

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600 Tons of Ugly Fruits and Veggies Find New Life Feeding Thousands of Peruvians

Fruits and vegetables that were previously thrown away are being transformed into nutritious meals in soup kitchens across Lima, Peru.

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In a World of Wealth, 9 Million People Die Every Year From Hunger, WFP Chief Tells Food System Summit

WFP Executive Director Beasley has called on world leaders to make food security a reality for all and to build a stronger, healthier planet through better food systems.

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“I Can Guarantee Her at Least One Meal a Day. I Don’t Have to Worry.”

Ahead of International Daughters Day this Sunday, meet Edwymar and her daughter Kim on the first day they began receiving food from WFP.

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Educated Urban Afghans Are New Face of Hunger as Jobs and Incomes Dry Up

Job losses, lack of cash and soaring prices are creating a new class of hungry in Afghanistan, WFP has warned today.

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3 Million People in Yemen Could Face Ration Cuts in October Unless New Funding Arrives, WFP Chief Says

WFP Executive Director Beasley has urged the world to step up support for the people of Yemen, saying WFP food assistance in the country could soon start to run out.

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From Farm to Table: Six Ways the Land of the Thunder Dragon Is Building Better Food Systems

Ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit tomorrow, learn how WFP is working to build more sustainable, inclusive food systems in Bhutan. 

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