
How School Meals Are Empowering Girls in South Sudan
Meet Merlin and Achol — two young schoolgirls in South Sudan who, thanks to school meals and support from their families, can dream of reaching their lofty career goals.Â

Meet Merlin and Achol — two young schoolgirls in South Sudan who, thanks to school meals and support from their families, can dream of reaching their lofty career goals.Â

Global hunger is a complex and sometimes overwhelming problem. But, there are some easy ways teachers can help students understand it and become empathetic humanitarians.

A child dies every 10 seconds from malnutrition. Childhood hunger is one of the biggest issues of our time, but it’s entirely preventable.

Ahead of International Daughters Day this Sunday, meet Edwymar and her daughter Kim on the first day they began receiving food from WFP.

Ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit tomorrow, learn how WFP is working to build more sustainable, inclusive food systems in Bhutan.Â

High in protein, vitamins and minerals, the mackerel is a welcome dietary addition for 270,000 children living in the hungry regions of Burundi.

As the world begins recovering from COVID-19, restoring school meals programs is an urgent priority. These programs transform lives and serve as platforms for improving education and food systems globally.Â

It’s hard to imagine the scale of childhood hunger. Our FAQ breaks down the issue into who, what, where, when and why.

Eight years ago, Mahmoud rolled up his sleeves and started building a community school in his hometown with his bare hands.Â

By supporting schools, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) boosts both health and literacy in rural areas.Â