Tropical Storm Amanda Severely Impacts Food Security of 340,000 Salvadorans
June 9, 2020
A destructive tropical storm is pushing even more people into hunger in El Salvador. Here’s how WFP is helping.
WFP News
Topic: Natural Disasters & Preparedness
Food Donation From the U.S. Helps Children Stay in School and Learning
May 19, 2020
A shipment of rice and lentils has arrived to Laos from the US: the donation will feed kids in Laos once schools reopen in September.
Accra Launches Regional COVID-19 Response Hub to Maintain Life-Saving Operations in Africa as Coronavirus Spreads
May 18, 2020
It’s part of a global hub-and-spokes flight system for medical and humanitarian supplies, transporting health workers to the front lines of the pandemic.
COVID-19: Humanitarian Air Deliveries to Africa Ramped up With Dispatch From UN’s New Cargo Hub in Belgium
May 1, 2020
With air travel at a standstill, how do frontline responders get the supplies they need? WFP’s new network of logistic hubs will bridge the gap.
COVID-19 and the 5 Major Threats it Poses to Global Food Security
March 16, 2020
Less than 20% of people living in low-income countries have access to social protections of any kind, and even fewer have access to food-based safety nets.
Statement From WFP USA Regarding Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
Right now, WFP’s primary focus is continuing to fulfill its mission to get lifesaving food to millions of people around the world while protecting the safety and health of its staff.
The Aftermath of Drought: They Used to Eat Three Meals a Day, Now They Only Eat One
March 3, 2020
Have you ever experienced drought? It’s hard to imagine the scenes that have become a part of daily life for the 7.7 million Zimbabweans who are struggling to find enough food.
Locusts in East Africa: A Race Against Time
February 25, 2020
The locust upsurge affecting East Africa is a graphic and shocking reminder of this region’s vulnerability. Yet as ancient as this scourge is, its scale today is unprecedented in modern times.
Hunger Threatens Over Half of the Population in South Sudan
February 20, 2020
Hunger is projected to get progressively worse between now and July, due mainly to depleted food stocks and high food prices. “The food security situation is dire,” said Matthew Hollingworth, WFP’s Country Director.
Small Radio Stations Saved Lives Before Cylone Idai Wiped Them Out. See What They’re Doing Now.
February 10, 2020
“Move to higher ground!” “Keep your family together!” “Keep your phones charged and dry!” These were the warnings that rang out in the hours before the storm hit.
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