December 13, 2023
Sudan: WFP Warns That Hunger Catastrophe Looms in Conflict-Hit Sudan Without Urgent Food Assistance
Parts of war-ravaged Sudan are at a high risk of slipping into catastrophic hunger conditions by next year's lean season if the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is unable… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: World Bank and WFP Deepen Partnership to Scale Up Impact On Food Security
Against a backdrop of record food insecurity across the globe, the World Bank and the World Food Programme (WFP) agreed today to deepen their partnership in several priority areas… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Somalia: Anticipating Somalia's Flood Crisis - How WFP Helped Families Prepare
As climate change takes a heavy toll in the country, WFP and government authorities work to anticipate and mitigate the effects of weather extremes Read more »
November 14, 2023
Somalia: From Drought to Floods - Climate Extremes Drive Somalia Hunger Crisis
Climate extremes will keep hunger in Somalia at record highs, warned the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today, as deadly floods sweep the country, devastating deeply… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Kenya: Meet the Two WFP-Backed Earthshot Prize Winners
How sustainable farming ideas from development startups supported by the World Food Programme's Innovation Accelerator gained global recognition Read more »
October 10, 2023
Nigeria: India's Rice Fortification Journey Inspires Nigerian Delegation
NEW DELHI: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) facilitated a crucial learning visit for a high-level Nigerian delegation to India. India's rice fortification journey… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Libya: Libya Floods - WFP Supporting Rollout of Food Assistance to Families in Wake of Storm
The World Food Programme (WFP) has begun providing desperately needed food assistance to more than 5,000 families displaced by massive flooding in Libya. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Namibia: Brazil Boosts Food Access for Vulnerable Communities
The Government of Brazil has generously donated US$ 120,000 to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Namibia, aiming to enhance food accessibility and alleviate… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Southern Africa: Africa Climate Week - Farmers Get Ahead of Hunger As Extreme Weather Sears Southern Africa
World Food Programme early action programmes are saving lives and livelihoods across four countries Read more »
August 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Millions Risk Going Hungry as Funding Dries up
This is a summary of what was said by Peter Musoko, Country Director for WFP in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: WFP and Government of Zimbabwe Launch Roadmap Toward Food Security
The Government of Zimbabwe and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) to formalize their collaboration on improving food systems… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Sudan: How a Tea-Seller Displaced By Conflict Led Her Family Away From Hunger
Support from World Food Programme and its partners is providing families nutrition and security as they plan their next steps Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Sofi Report - Conflict and Climate Change Reduce Access to Food and Increase Hunger #AfricaClimateCrisis
World Food Programme regional directors make case for funds to boost both emergency response and resilience-building programmes Read more »
July 07, 2023
West Africa: Hunger Grows As Sahel Crisis Spills Into Coastal West Africa
WFP is providing emergency food assistance through cash distributions to refugees, internally displaced people and host communities Read more »
June 20, 2023
Zimbabwe: Government of Zimbabwe Helps Meet Refugees' Food Needs
The Government of Zimbabwe has today contributed 4,400 mt of maize grain, to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to meet the food needs of refugees living at Tongogara… Read more »
June 05, 2023
East Africa: As Sudan's Crisis Escalates, A Fragile Region Feels the Fallout
Despite soaring funding needs, WFP aims to reach millions of conflict-hit people Read more »
East Africa: Crisis Sends Hunger Shockwaves Across the Region
Amid soaring funding needs and displacement, the World Food Programme aims to reach millions of people affected by the conflict with ready-to-eat meals, nutritional support and… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Africa: 6 Solutions to End Hunger and Malnutrition - WFP Appeal to G7 Leaders in Hiroshima
Conflicts, economic shocks, the climate crisis and soaring fertilizer prices are creating and exacerbating a food crisis of unprecedented proportions Read more »
May 16, 2023
West Africa: WFP Calls On G7 to Keep Focus On Hunger As Crises in Sudan, Haiti and Sahel Add to Global Food Crisis
The G7's strong commitment to global food security in 2022 must be maintained in 2023 as new crises in Sudan, Haiti and the Sahel push more people into hunger, the UN World Food… Read more »
April 20, 2023
West Africa: Niger Shows How WFP and Partners Can Transform Lives in Africa's Harsh Sahel
Amid grim new hunger findings, a holistic initiative helps build food security and resilience to inter-connected shocks Read more »
March 22, 2023
Malawi: Food Prices Skyrocket As Cost of Cyclone Freddy Becomes Evident in Malawi
Prices of staple foods are soaring in Malawi, ten days after Tropical Cyclone Freddy made its second passage over the southern African country, worsening levels of food insecurity… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Niger: 'Don't Give Up On Niger' - Ambassador Cindy Mccain, Calls for Increased Donor Support Amidst Growing Food Insecurity
Joint US/UN News Release/NIAMEY- The combined effects of conflict, climate shocks, and high food prices continues to drive hunger up and push basic meals out of the reach of… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau and WFP Renew Partnership to Achieve Zero Hunger and Progress Towards the Sustainable Development Goals
The Government of Guinea-Bissau and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a new five-year Country Strategic Plan to achieve food security and improved… Read more »
January 24, 2023
South Sudan: Tens of Thousands of Children Benefit From Nutritious Meals As Canada Funds WFP's School Feeding in South Sudan
A contribution of CAD5.5 million (US$4.1 million) from the Government of Canada will provide more than 23,000 children in South Sudan with access to daily nutritious meals at… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Kenya: Cash Transfers Bring Relief - and Goats - to Drought-Hit Pastoralists
Country's worst drought in decades has left 4.4 million people acutely food insecure, with 1.2 million facing emergency hunger levels Read more »