UNICEF USA & WFP USA Appeal for More Funding in Global COVID-19 Effort
May 7, 2020
The CEOs of these global nonprofits urge the United States to increase its support of COVID-19 response efforts.
WFP News
Topic: Emergencies
History’s Hunger Heroes: Marshall’s Speech and Winning the Peace
May 5, 2020
Marshall, the former Army Chief, knew full well the effects of war. He knew that humanitarian aid was necessary to build peace, establish freedom and prevent future wars.
COVID-19: Humanitarian Air Deliveries to Africa Ramped up With Dispatch From UN’s New Cargo Hub in Belgium
May 1, 2020
With air travel at a standstill, how do frontline responders get the supplies they need? WFP’s new network of logistic hubs will bridge the gap.
This Is How Humanitarian Telecoms Hubs Are Racing to Beat COVID-19
April 30, 2020
Information is one of the most important weapons in a pandemic. Here’s how WFP tech hubs are scaling up to help.
How Innovation Can Help Solve Hunger During a Pandemic
April 29, 2020
As the COVID-19 spreads, innovation and technology is needed more to reach people in need. Bernhard Kowatsch, head of WFP’s Innovation Accelerator, explains how the program is working to support WFP’s pandemic response.
Futures of 370 Million Children in Jeopardy As School Closures Deprive Them of School Meals – UNICEF and WFP
April 29, 2020
Millions of kids could go hungry during the pandemic without school meals. WFP wants to help.
Afghans Face Down Hunger As They Suffer From the Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 29, 2020
Three Afghans share their stories of getting help from WFP. They’re the reason funding is needed to survive the pandemic.
As Zimbabweans Go Hungry, Here’s How Coronavirus Is Making Everything Even Worse – Especially for Women and Girls
April 24, 2020
A single mother in Zimbabwe struggles under the threat of coronavirus: her crops are failing, her children are out of school and food is increasingly scarce. Here’s how WFP is helping.
UN Humanitarian Agencies Appeal for $15 Million for Joint COVID-19 Response for Sahrawi Refugees in Algeria
April 23, 2020
Coronavirus has exacerbated the lives of refugees who’ve been living in the Sahara Desert for the past 45 years. Here’s our appeal, and how we plan to help.
WFP Chief Warns of Hunger Pandemic As COVID-19 Spreads: Statement to UN Security Council
April 21, 2020
On April 21, WFP ED David Beasley addressed the UN Security Council, asking them to act quickly to prevent COVID-19 from pushing millions of people into famine.
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