What Causes Famine in the World?
July 7, 2021
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 News
Topic: Logistics
Displacement Crisis Driving Up Hunger Rates in Northern Mozambique as Families Flee Violence
July 6, 2021
WFP warns that without urgent funding, one of the world’s fastest-growing displacement crises in northern Mozambique risks becoming a hunger emergency.
Cameroon: Cooperatives Create Family Bonds and Foster Friendship for Displaced Women
July 4, 2021
A resilience-building initiative backed by WFP and Korea is empowering communities recovering from displacement — and enabling new friendships.
For International Plastic Bag Free Day, Meet the Rohingya Refugees Upcycling Packaging and Hope
July 3, 2021
Through a upcycling centers in Bangladesh, Rohingya refuges are transforming packaging waste into useful products.
American Hunger Heroes: Herbert Hoover
July 2, 2021
Hoover was dubbed “The Great Humanitarian” for his efforts to feed the citizens of Belgium after World War I and prevent famine.
American Hunger Heroes: Dwight Eisenhower
July 2, 2021
President Eisenhower helped create a lasting legacy of food assistance throughout the world.
WFP Resumes Operations to Reach 2 Million People With Emergency Food Assistance in Tigray
July 2, 2021
WFP has resumed its operations in the Tigray region of Ethiopia after fighting halted the emergency response last week.
For What Americans Spend on July 4th Food, We Could Prevent Famine: 5 Little-Known Facts About the USA’s Birthday
July 1, 2021
While we share a meal and reflect on our country’s history, let’s remember those who are still fighting for those elusive yet unalienable rights: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
First WFP Food Supplies for Vulnerable Schoolchildren Arrive in Venezuela
July 1, 2021
WFP has moved its first food supplies to its logistics hub in Venezuela, as it prepares to launch its school meals program for vulnerable schoolchildren and employees in the country.
Trouble in the Tropics: Climate Change, COVID-19 and the Relentless Cycle of Hunger
June 29, 2021
For International Day of the Tropics, we’re taking a deeper look at how climate presents unique challenges for those living in the Dry Corridor and how WFP is helping to break the cycle of hunger.Â
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