Conflict Archives - Page 26 of 42 - World Food Program USA

Mother visits WFP-supported nutrition clinic in Al Kalakla, Jabal Awila

Families in Sudan Pushed to the Brink Amidst Brutal Conflict and Famine as WFP Resources Dry Up

WFP is struggling to keep lifesaving emergency operations running. Sudan’s shows no signs of slowing down.

WFP Scales up Operations in Gaza as Ceasefire Passes 100 Days

One hundred days into the ceasefire, the World Food Programme (WFP) has significantly expanded its lifesaving operations across the Gaza Strip, reaching more than 1 million people each month.

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Statement from World Food Program USA President and CEO on Afghanistan

August 19, 2021

Through our commitment to Afghanistan, we will do everything we can to reach vulnerable families in their time of great need.

Afghanistan: WFP Committed to Averting Humanitarian Crisis as One in Three People go Hungry

August 17, 2021

WFP remains dedicated to maintaining humanity, impartiality, neutrality and operational independence as it seeks to serve the people of Afghanistan.

WFP Delivers Food to Another 1 Million People in Tigray, but Is Only Reaching Half of Those It Should Be

August 9, 2021

WFP delivered food to over a million people in the northwest and parts of southern Tigray in June and July under the second round of distributions, despite numerous challenges.

people wait on line while wearing COVID masks

Funding Gaps Hamper WFP’s Lifesaving Operations as Hunger Deepens in Myanmar

August 6, 2021

WFP warned today that its lifesaving operations in Myanmar are being held back by a major funding shortfall, with over 70 percent of its funding needs over the coming six months still unmet.

Faces of The Displaced: A Refugee-Turned-Olympian

August 4, 2021

Six years ago, in the middle of the Aegean Sea, Yusra Mardini tread water for her life. This summer, she swam as one of 29 athletes chosen to compete in Tokyo as members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Refugee Olympic team.

Famine Relief Blocked by Bullets, Red Tape and Lack of Funding, Warn FAO and WFP

July 30, 2021

In a new report, WFP and FAO warn that efforts to fight the global surge in hunger are being halted by conflict and blockades that cut off lifesaving aid.

WFP Sends First Humanitarian Passenger Flight Into Tigray

July 22, 2021

The first United Nations Humanitarian Air Service passenger flight, which is managed by WFP, has touched down at Tigray’s Alula Aba Nega International Airport in Mekelle today.

Statement by WFP Executive Director on Qatari Funding for Humanitarian Operations in Yemen

July 22, 2021

Qatar’s support, part of which will go to WFP, is critical for staving off famine in Yemen and will save millions of lives.

Young and Gifted: Against all Odds, Refugees in Malawi Rebuild Their Lives Through Passion and Entrepreneurship

July 15, 2021

To mark World Youth Skills Day, we would like to introduce five young and gifted refugees who left their homes in the DRC and now live in the Dzaleka refugee camp.