How to Empower Women Through Food Opportunities
March 16, 2023
By providing women with equitable access to food, resources, decision-making and leadership opportunities, we can end gender inequality.
WFP News
Topic: Innovation & Technology
Half of Syria’s Population Faces Hunger as Conflict Passes 12-Year Milestone and Earthquakes Deepen Economic Woes
March 14, 2023
WFP calls for an increase in humanitarian assistance for Syria as its people grapple with the devastating impact of recent earthquakes and a 12-year-long conflict.
International Women’s Day 2023: Bridging the Digital Gender Divide
March 8, 2023
This International Women’s Day, FAO, IFAD and WFP push to enhance rural women and girls’ digital capabilities so they can be equal contributors to our agrifood systems.
World Food Program USA Grants $1 Million in Support of Rural Transformation in Southern Madagascar
February 27, 2023
WFP USA has made a $1 million grant in support of WFP’s Rapid Rural Transformation programs across southern Madagascar.
WFP Reaches Half a Million Earthquake-Affected People in Syria and Türkiye
February 17, 2023
WFP has stepped up its emergency response to support nearly half a million people in Syria and Türkiye affected by the devastating earthquake.
WFP Accelerates Earthquake Response in Syria and Türkiye
February 10, 2023
WFP has delivered urgently needed food assistance to 115,000 people in Syria and Türkiye in the first four days since deadly earthquakes struck the region.
WFP Rushes Vital Food Assistance to Families in Türkiye and Syria Affected by Devastating Earthquakes
February 8, 2023
WFP is on the ground responding to the devastating impact of the two earthquakes that hit Türkiye and Syria on Monday. Our food assistance has been underway since Tuesday with plans to reach half a million people in both countries.
World Food Program USA Statement on Earthquakes Impacting Türkiye and Syria
February 6, 2023
Our hearts go out to those in Türkiye and Syria who were impacted by the devastating earthquakes that struck on Monday where, as of this morning, more than 2,300 people have been killed and thousands injured.
World Food Program USA Commends Passage of Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
December 27, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC (December 27, 2022)—World Food Program USA commends the passage of $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. This bill provides robust support
From the United States to Yemen: 1 Millionth Ton of American Wheat Brings Relief and Hope
December 22, 2022
The 1 millionth ton of wheat purchased by the U.S. government for global hunger relief efforts left Vancouver, Washington on November 26. The shipment is destined for WFP’s operations in Yemen.
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