“60 Minutes” Spotlights Food Crisis in South Sudan
March 20, 2017
CBS’s Scott Pelley reports from South Sudan, where 5 million people are struggling to put food on the table and 100,000 are facing starvation.
WFP News
Topic: Emergencies
The F-Word
March 11, 2017
Famine paints an unspeakable picture: Families desperate for food, children dying of hunger, an urgent need for life-saving aid. The recent declaration of famine in South Sudan reveals the tragic consequences of war—and how the gradual collapse of a country can drive people into starvation.
How a Smartphone App is Fighting Famine
February 28, 2017
How a Smartphone App is Fighting Famine Right Now
Famine in South Sudan: A Turning Point in Global Food Security
February 28, 2017
Famine in South Sudan: A Turning Point in Food Security
This Is the Devastating Human Toll of Famine in South Sudan
February 27, 2017
“I am leaving with anger and sadness because hunger is forcing me to leave my homeland.”
How the farm bill could make the world safer
February 22, 2017
Bob Dole: How the farm bill could make the world safer
This is The Latest on Yemen’s Hunger Crisis
February 20, 2017
Do you know what percentage of families are coping with hunger across Yemen right now? The numbers might shock you.
Famine Hits Parts Of South Sudan
February 20, 2017
UN agencies warn that almost 5 million people urgently need food, agriculture and nutrition assistance JUBA – War and a collapsing economy have left some
Here Are Five Crucial Things to Know About Famine in South Sudan
February 20, 2017
War and a collapsing economy have left tens of thousands facing starvation in parts of South Sudan. Here’s what you need to know.
A Love Story That Is Feeding the World
February 10, 2017
Lovebirds Poonam Kaushal and Nishkaam Mehta are getting hitched this Valentine’s Day. They’ve teamed up with friends, family and people like you to create the most unconventional wedding gift—with the help of the world’s first hunger-fighting smartphone app.
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