What You Need to Know About the War in Ukraine: Displacement, Hunger and Black Sea Ports
November 9, 2022
The war in Ukraine is not taking place within a vacuum: It unleashed a wave of collateral hunger across the globe.
WFP News
Topic: Emergencies
WFP Calls for Action Ahead of World Food Day to Avoid Another Year of Record Hunger
October 13, 2022
The world is at risk of yet another year of record hunger as the global food crisis continues to drive yet more people into worsening levels of severe hunger, warns the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
What Are the UN’s Humanitarian Agencies?
September 16, 2022
Each United Nations agency has a specific purpose and specialized roles. During emergencies, many come together and collaborate to provide comprehensive humanitarian assistance – including WFP.
In Somalia, Women and Children Are Bearing the Brunt of the Horn of Africa Drought
September 9, 2022
In response to the looming threat of famine, WFP has scaled up to reach more people than ever before in Somalia – people like Mido.
WFP Steps up Relief and Recovery Assistance for Communities Affected by Devastating Floods in Pakistan
September 9, 2022
WFP is scaling up its emergency response in Pakistan to reach 1.9 million people affected by this year’s monsoon floods. Recovery and resilience support is now a top priority.
The Latest Updates out of Pakistan: WFP Provides Emergency Assistance in the Aftermath of Deadly Floods
August 29, 2022
Flooding and landslides caused by heavy monsoon rainfall have brought widespread destruction across Pakistan.
World Food Program USA Statement on Pakistan Flooding
August 28, 2022
Following the Government of Pakistan’s request for support, the U.N. World Food Programme is rapidly expanding its food assistance to 500K people.
Horn of Africa ‘Cannot Wait’: WFP Scales up Assistance as Historic Drought Raises Famine Threat
August 23, 2022
Since the start of the year, 9 million more people have slipped into severe hunger across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia – leaving 22 million people struggling to find enough food to eat.
7 of the Largest Refugee Crises Around the World and Their Effects on Hunger
August 17, 2022
Refugees and IDPs face some of the toughest challenges imaginable in their search for stability. One of the worst is hunger.
One Year Later: WFP Continues to Help Haitian Communities Recover From a Devastating Earthquake
August 16, 2022
One year after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, WFP continues to help communities to rebuild their lives and be better prepared for future disasters
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