What Causes Famine in the World?
July 7, 2021
Famine is a form of widespread hunger, and by the time famine is officially declared, it’s too late: tens of thousands are already dying of starvation.
WFP News
Topic: Conflict
Displacement Crisis Driving Up Hunger Rates in Northern Mozambique as Families Flee Violence
July 6, 2021
WFP warns that without urgent funding, one of the world’s fastest-growing displacement crises in northern Mozambique risks becoming a hunger emergency.
WFP Resumes Operations to Reach 2 Million People With Emergency Food Assistance in Tigray
July 2, 2021
WFP has resumed its operations in the Tigray region of Ethiopia after fighting halted the emergency response last week.
For What Americans Spend on July 4th Food, We Could Prevent Famine: 5 Little-Known Facts About the USA’s Birthday
July 1, 2021
While we share a meal and reflect on our country’s history, let’s remember those who are still fighting for those elusive yet unalienable rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
First WFP Food Supplies for Vulnerable Schoolchildren Arrive in Venezuela
July 1, 2021
WFP has moved its first food supplies to its logistics hub in Venezuela, as it prepares to launch its school meals program for vulnerable schoolchildren and employees in the country.
American Hunger Heroes: General MacArthur
June 29, 2021
General MacArthur ordered an extensive child feeding program for Japan, including school meals. It would prove to be one of MacArthur’s most important orders, even if it was lesser known.
Hunger and Malnutrition in the Arab Region Stand in the Way of Achieving Zero Hunger
June 28, 2021
A new UN study indicates that hunger in the Arab region continues to rise, threatening the region’s efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the Zero Hunger goal.
Why Do People Have to Die Before a Famine Is Declared? And Other FAQs.
June 23, 2021
We had a chance to hear from the United Nations World Food Programme’s Acting Director of Nutrition, Allison Oman Lawi, about the causes of famine and the urgent need in 2021 to avert it.Â
COVID-19 Devastating for Nearly 14 Million Displaced, Refugees and Migrants in East and Horn of Africa
June 22, 2021
Migrants, refugees and other forcibly displaced persons are among the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised groups, and are suffering some of the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
WFP Says 41 Million People Now at Imminent Risk of Famine
June 22, 2021
New WFPÂ analyses show that 41 million people are teetering on the very edge of famine in 43 countries and the slightest shock will push them over the precipice.
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