
UN Report: Pandemic Year Marked by Spike in World Hunger
There was a dramatic worsening of world hunger in 2020, the United Nations said today – much of it likely related to the fallout of COVID-19.

There was a dramatic worsening of world hunger in 2020, the United Nations said today – much of it likely related to the fallout of COVID-19.

If human choices are mostly responsible for famine, then what choices can we make to end them?

As South Sudan marks 10 years of independence, WFP and USAID reaffirm their strategic partnership to improve the lives of millions of South Sudanese.

High food prices, driven by conflict, economic fragility and the impacts of La Niña, are making food unaffordable for millions of families already struggling because of the pandemic.

WFP started its school meals program in Venezuela this week, with the first distributions of take-home rations to children and school staff.

Famine is a form of widespread hunger, and by the time famine is officially declared, it’s too late: tens of thousands are already dying of starvation.

WFP warns that without urgent funding, one of the world’s fastest-growing displacement crises in northern Mozambique risks becoming a hunger emergency.

A resilience-building initiative backed by WFP and Korea is empowering communities recovering from displacement — and enabling new friendships.

Through a upcycling centers in Bangladesh, Rohingya refuges are transforming packaging waste into useful products.

Hoover was dubbed “The Great Humanitarian” for his efforts to feed the citizens of Belgium after World War I and prevent famine.