An Unprecedented Response for an Unprecedented Time of Need
June 30, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads to the developing world, it is leaving hunger and poverty in it’s wake. WFP is fighting back with a historic humanitarian response.
WFP News
Topic: Health & Illness
Pope Francis Urges Help for “Small Children Who Are Hungry” in Syria and Lebanon
June 30, 2020
“There are small children who are hungry, who do not have anything to eat,” said the Pope, praying that leaders in the region would “be capable of making peace.”
World Food Programme to Assist Largest Number of Hungry People Ever, as Coronavirus Devastates Poor Nations
June 29, 2020
“The frontline in the battle against the coronavirus is shifting from the rich world to the poor world,” said David Beasley, WFP’s Executive Director.
More Syrians Than Ever Before in the Grip of Hunger and Poverty
June 26, 2020
An estimated 9.3M Syrians are now food insecure – an increase of 1.4M people in the last six months alone – and food prices are 200% higher than last year.
Health and Humanitarian Air Lifeline Under Threat as Funds Run Out
June 19, 2020
WFP is moving huge volumes of supplies around the world to fight the pandemic. But without substantial funding, this work could come to a halt before the end of July.
A Top Economist Explains Why Pandemic Leads to Hunger, and the Food Systems Change That Could Prevent it From Happening Again.
June 11, 2020
Why do the economic impacts of COVID-19 affect poor countries more? What changes can we make to help the most vulnerable now and in the future? Johan Swinnen, director general of IFPRI, answers our questions.
They Fled War to Find a Brighter Future. Now, This Power Couple is Using Their Success and Influence to Give Back.
June 10, 2020
From refugees to record-company mogul and Miss USA, Sal and Rima Slaiby tell us their stories and why they’re supporting WFP USA.
Tropical Storm Amanda Severely Impacts Food Security of 340,000 Salvadorans
June 9, 2020
A destructive tropical storm is pushing even more people into hunger in El Salvador. Here’s how WFP is helping.
World Food Programme Resumes Direct Deliveries of Emergency Food to South Sudan From Kenya
June 9, 2020
A newly re-opened route from Kenya is helping WFP get essential food aid to struggling areas of South Sudan for the first time since 2018.
COVID-19: Millions at Risk of Severe Food Insecurity in Latin America and Caribbean
May 28, 2020
The coronavirus could push 10 million more people into hunger across Latin America and the Caribbean. Here’s how WFP plans to respond.
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