The State of Food Insecurity in the World in 2015
May 27, 2015
In the past 25 years, the number of undernourished people has dropped by 216 million. Yet there is still a huge opportunity to reach more hungry families.
WFP News
Topic: Emergencies
Bank of America Joins WFP USA As Rapid Emergency Responder
March 25, 2015
More recently, Bank of America provided an additional $200,000 from the Emergency Response Fund to help deliver school meals to children affected by emergencies worldwide.
9 Things To Know About Hunger And Poverty In Yemen
January 27, 2015
Last week the government of Yemen abruptly collapsed as rebels and militants continue to gain power—creating a hotspot for terrorism and violence.
WFP & UNICEF Respond to Harsh Winter Storm in Middle East
January 8, 2015
We’ve launched an operation to provide blankets, coats, scarves and gloves for thousands of Syrian children living in refugee camps in Jordan.
WFP’s Syria Operation Featured on 60 Minutes
December 1, 2014
CBS Correspondent Scott Pelley traveled to the field to see the U.N. World Food Programme’s work in and around Syria.
A New Record: WFP Reaches 4 Million People in Syria
September 3, 2014
“We are reaching more people every day with urgently needed food assistance – many of them have been going hungry for months.”
When Disaster Strikes Around the World: Here’s How the U.N. World Food Programme Helps During Emergencies
August 27, 2014
From first responders to transportation staff to monitoring analysts, WFP keeps all hands on deck.
From The BBC: How the U.N. World Food Programme Works To Reach Families In Syria
June 17, 2014
The BBC reports on WFP’s efforts to reach families in Syria left hungry and homeless because of the ongoing violence.
Feeding a Dream in Haiti: How We Helped Ti Marie Change Her Life
April 22, 2014
“Sending my children to a school, which provides one meal a day, is a great relief for me,” says Ti Marie.
The History of Humanity Is a History of Hunger
April 16, 2014
Slate Magazine recently published a provocative essay exploring the history of hunger and the threat climate change could pose to future generations. As journalist Mark Joseph
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