Pastoralism Gets a Reboot in Drying Kenya
August 14, 2025
In Kenya, a new generation of farmer-herders is fighting hunger with support from the World Food Programme and the Zoetis Foundation. Â
WFP News
Topic: Extreme Weather
Millions Risk Losing Access to Humanitarian Food Assistance Amid Funding Slowdown in South Sudan
July 22, 2025
WFP has reached over 2 million people with lifesaving assistance in South Sudan so far this year. However, a severe funding shortfall threatens ongoing support, placing millions at risk of losing aid.
New U.N. Report Warns of Conflict-Induced Famine and Catastrophic Hunger in 5 Major Hotspots Alongside the Looming La Niña Climate Threat in Others
October 31, 2024
Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, according to a new United Nations report.
WFP Ramps up Response in Flood-Hit West Africa as Region Grapples With Record Levels of Acute Hunger
September 17, 2024
Torrential rains have unleashed catastrophic floods in West and Central Africa, affecting over 4 million people in 14 countries, WFP today warns.
Spring Impact: An Update on WFP’s Response to the Global Hunger CrisisÂ
June 13, 2024
World Food Program USA’s Spring Statement of Impact provides a snapshot of global hunger from January to May 2024.
A Journey Through El Salvador with WFP
June 11, 2024
Deep social inequality, violence and low wages are driving people into hunger in El Salvador. The U.N. World Food Programme is addressing these challenges and helping communities build long-term food security.
Hunger Hotspots Report: Famine Looms in Gaza While Risk of Starvation Persists in Sudan, Haiti, Mali, and South Sudan
June 5, 2024
Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 18 hunger “Hotspots,” a new United Nations early warning report has revealed today.
Urgent Call to Action to Address Historic El Niño Drought in Southern Africa
June 5, 2024
More than 30 million people across Southern Africa have been affected by a severe drought. Millions could be pushed into acute hunger unless support is urgently mobilized to scale before the next lean season, warn the United Nations and partners.
WFP Rallies Support for Vulnerable Small Island States as Worst Atlantic Hurricane Season in Decades Kicks Off
May 30, 2024
WFP today called for urgent global support for small island nations disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis, including many now bracing for what is expected to be an intense and destructive Atlantic hurricane season.
Devastating Drought and Floods in Southern Africa: WFP Chief Calls for Global Action as Millions Face Food Insecurity
May 22, 2024
Millions of people are facing food insecurity due to El Niño-fueled drought and floods in southern Africa, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain warned during a visit to Zambia.
