WFP Convoy Reaches Tigray, Many More Are Vital to Meet Growing Needs
July 12, 2021
A WFP convoy of 50 trucks arrived in the Tigrayan capital of Mekelle today with 900 metric tons of food as well as other emergency supplies.
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UN Report: Pandemic Year Marked by Spike in World Hunger
July 12, 2021
There was a dramatic worsening of world hunger in 2020, the United Nations said today – much of it likely related to the fallout of COVID-19.
We Can Choose to End Famine. We Just Need to Recognize That It Exists.
July 9, 2021
If human choices are mostly responsible for famine, then what choices can we make to end them?
USAID and WFP: Saving Lives Together in South Sudan for 10 Years
July 9, 2021
As South Sudan marks 10 years of independence, WFP and USAID reaffirm their strategic partnership to improve the lives of millions of South Sudanese.
WFP Launches School Meals Program in Venezuela
July 7, 2021
WFP started its school meals program in Venezuela this week, with the first distributions of take-home rations to children and school staff.
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.
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.
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