The Future of Food: Impact Through Innovation
December 27, 2023
As the saying goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” This philosophy guides United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) colleagues around the world and the
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Topic: Innovation & Technology
Gaza Grapples With Catastrophic Hunger as New Report Predicts Famine if Conflict Continues
December 21, 2023
More than one in four households in Gaza currently face extreme hunger, and there is a risk of famine unless access to adequate food, clean water, health and sanitation services is restored, according to a new IPC report released today.
WFP Warns of Major Setback to Aid Efforts as Fighting Spreads in Sudan
December 20, 2023
WFP has been forced to temporarily suspend food assistance in some parts of Gezira State, as fighting spreads south and east of Sudan’s capital Khartoum.
WFP Delivers First Aid Convoy From Jordan to Gaza
December 20, 2023
On Wednesday, a 46-truck convoy, organized by WFP and JHCO carried more than 1,650,000 pounds of lifesaving food into Gaza, marking the first time a direct aid convoy from Jordan has reached the Gaza Strip since the upsurge in hostilities began on October 7.
Leveraging Big Data and Machine Learning to Monitor Global Food Security in Real-Time
December 13, 2023
A decade ago, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) launched its pioneering remote hunger monitoring initiative, utilizing mobile technology to track food availability in
What’s WFP Doing at COP28?
November 28, 2023
WFP is at COP28 to call for urgent climate action to protect those on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
Pause in Fighting Allows Delivery of Lifesaving Food Assistance in Gaza but More Access Is Needed, Says WFP
November 28, 2023
WFP delivered desperately needed food to more than 120,000 people in Gaza during the initial pause in fighting but has reiterated that the supplies it was able to provide were woefully inadequate to address the level of hunger seen by staff in the UN shelters and communities.
WFP Launches New Operating Model to Restart Food Distribution to Millions of Vulnerable Ethiopians
November 16, 2023
WFP is activating its revamped approach to operations in Ethiopia, a major step which will start to reach 3.2 million people with food assistance for the first time since June 2023.
Is There a Global Food Shortage? What’s Causing Hunger, Famine and Rising Food Costs Around the World
November 16, 2023
Conflict, economic shocks, climate change and soaring prices for food and fertilizer are all combining in a perfect storm to create a hunger crisis of
World Food Program USA and the Zoetis Foundation: Advancing Climate Resiliency to Support Thriving Farmer Livelihoods
November 15, 2023
Farmers worldwide play a fundamental role in ensuring food security, bolstering economies and helping advance sustainable agricultural practices. As we confront challenges related to climate
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