WFP to Provide School Meals in Venezuela
April 19, 2021
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached an agreement to commence operations in Venezuela with the priority of serving the most vulnerable children.
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Explosive Mix of Soaring Food Prices and Conflict Drives up Hunger by a Third Across West Africa
April 16, 2021
Millions of families in West and Central Africa are growing more hungry and desperate by the day as food prices skyrocket. Even when food is available, families simply cannot afford it.
Scale of Acute Hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo “Staggering,” FAO, WFP Warn
April 6, 2021
One in three people in the DRC are suffering from acute hunger. This makes the central African country home to the highest number of people in urgent need of food security assistance in the world.
WFP’s Response to Clashes in Northern Mozambique
April 1, 2021
WFP is working around the clock to assist people in need following the latest outbreak of violence in northern Mozambique and aims to reach up to 50,000 people affected by the attacks.
WFP Chief Congratulates Sudanese Government and Rebel Group on Steps Towards Peace
March 29, 2021
WFP Executive Director David Beasley congratulated leaders of Sudan and one of the country’s rebel groups for agreeing to principles to resolve their conflict including that freedom of religion would be guaranteed to all Sudanese in a civil, democratic federal state.
WFP Appeals for $600 Million as Hungry Syrians Hang by a Thread After 10 Years of Conflict
March 29, 2021
The Syrian people need their support more than ever before. WFP is appealing for the funds it needs to provide urgent food assistance to millions of Syrians who are facing the worst humanitarian conditions since the start of the conflict.
WFP Seeks $170 Million to Respond to Food Security Emergency in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
March 24, 2021
WFP has sent emergency food to people in Tigray but urgently needs $170M to meet critical food and nutrition gaps over the next six months.
WFP Response to Devastating Fire in Rohingya Refugee Camp in COX’s Bazaar
March 24, 2021
The U.N. World Food Programme is working tirelessly to assist people in need following the devastating fire outbreak that tore through four settlements in the Kutupalong Mega Camp in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh. Our frontline staff in the camps reported horrific scenes of devastation, destruction and despair.
Funds From the U.S. Enable WFP to Meet Growing Needs of DRC Refugees in Zambia
March 23, 2021
This funding from the United States – $610,000 – arrives at a critical time. The influx of DRC refugees in Zambia has been steadily increasing throughout 2020, pushing up the need for food and nutrition assistance.
Acute Hunger Set to Soar in Over 20 Countries, Warn FAO and WFP: Call for Urgent Action to Avert Famine
March 23, 2021
We are seeing a catastrophe unfold before our very eyes. Famine – driven by conflict, and fueled by climate shocks and the COVID-19 hunger pandemic – is knocking on the door for millions of families.
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