World Food Program USA Statement on Earthquake Impacting Ecuador and Peru
March 19, 2023
Our hearts go out to the people in Ecuador and Peru impacted by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit southern Ecuador today.
WFP News
Topic: Emergencies
Half of Syria’s Population Faces Hunger as Conflict Passes 12-Year Milestone and Earthquakes Deepen Economic Woes
March 14, 2023
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.
Global Food Crisis: 10 Countries Suffering the Most From Hunger
March 13, 2023
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.
One Year of War in Ukraine: How Russia’s Invasion Fueled the Global Hunger Crisis
February 27, 2023
One year ago, Russia invaded Ukraine and ignited a full-scale war. Since then, the conflict has taken a devastating toll – not only on Ukrainians but on millions of people around the world.
WFP Reaches Half a Million Earthquake-Affected People in Syria and Türkiye
February 17, 2023
WFP has stepped up its emergency response to support nearly half a million people in Syria and Türkiye affected by the devastating earthquake.
WFP Accelerates Earthquake Response in Syria and Türkiye
February 10, 2023
WFP has delivered urgently needed food assistance to 115,000 people in Syria and Türkiye in the first four days since deadly earthquakes struck the region.
Türkiye-Syria Earthquakes: WFP Reaches Communities With Lifesaving Assistance
February 9, 2023
WFP has reached 300,000 people with urgently needed food assistance following Monday’s deadly earthquakes that struck along the border between Türkiye and Syria.
WFP Rushes Vital Food Assistance to Families in Türkiye and Syria Affected by Devastating Earthquakes
February 8, 2023
WFP is on the ground responding to the devastating impact of the two earthquakes that hit Türkiye and Syria on Monday. Our food assistance has been underway since Tuesday with plans to reach half a million people in both countries.
WFP Stands Ready to Support Communities in Türkiye and Syria Affected by the Earthquake
February 6, 2023
In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that struck along the border between Türkiye and Syria, WFP stands ready to launch an emergency response to support affected populations in both countries.
World Food Program USA Statement on Earthquakes Impacting Türkiye and Syria
February 6, 2023
Our hearts go out to those in Türkiye and Syria who were impacted by the devastating earthquakes that struck on Monday where, as of this morning, more than 2,300 people have been killed and thousands injured.
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