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September 19
Namibia: Japan and WFP Support Drought Affected Communities in Namibia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 500,000 (N$ 9 million) from the Government of Japan to strengthen the humanitarian emergency drought… Read more »
September 11
Malawi: Tale of Two Villages - in Malawi, Farmers Point the Way As Drought Drives Hunger
World Food Programme urgently needs funds to expand irrigation projects as communities across Southern Africa reel from El Niño Read more »
September 09
Zambia: Japan Provides Critical Funding for WFP's Drought Response in Zambia
The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 2 million from the Government of Japan to support 42,000 drought-affected people in Zambia to meet their essential… Read more »
August 27
Namibia: WFP and Partners Equip Namibian Farmers With Skills to Process and Market Products to Consumers
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Capricorn Foundation and the University of Namibia (UNAM), recently conducted a three-day transformative… Read more »
August 26
Angola: The United States Supports Angola's Refugee Efforts Through WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$900,000 through the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Bureau for… Read more »
August 22
Zimbabwe: Japan Provides Additional Assistance to Zimbabwe
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of US$ 1.4 million (JPY 200,000,000) from the Government of Japan. This funding will allow WFP to… Read more »
August 14
Lesotho: Japan Renews Commitment to Food and Nutrition Assistance in Lesotho
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a JPY 200 million (US$ 1.27 Million) contribution by the Government of Japan to strengthen food assistance support to… Read more »
August 08
Mozambique: WFP Welcomes U.S.$2 Million From the Government of Japan to Support the Humanitarian Response in Mozambique
The Government of Japan has allocated JPY 300 million -approximately US$2 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to… Read more »
August 06
Namibia: WFP and Partners Celebrate Progress of Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in Namibia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil… Read more »
July 24
Angola: UN Central Emergency Response Fund Contributes to WFP's Assistance to Families Affected By El Niño in Angola
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a generous contribution of US$ 1.65 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The funding, part… Read more »
June 14
Zimbabwe: Hunger in Zimbabwe - for One Peanut Butter Producer, El Niño Crushes Trade but Not Hope
Spoiled harvests spell disaster for businesses - one woman's experience highlights the need to strengthen the World Food Programme's ability to act ahead of extreme weather events Read more »
June 18
Africa: EU Provides Eur €3 Million to Support Urban Communities in Southern Africa
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 3 million from the European Union (EU) to support the continuation of nutritional support and services… Read more »
June 05
Southern Africa: Urgent Call to Action to Address Historic El Niño Drought in Southern Africa
More than 30 million people across Southern Africa have been affected by a severe drought. Millions could be pushed into acute hunger unless support is urgently mobilized to scale… Read more »
May 22
Southern Africa: Devastating Drought and Floods in Southern Africa - WFP Chief Calls for Global Action As Millions Face Food Insecurity
Millions of people are facing food insecurity due to El Niño-fueled drought and floods in Southern Africa, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain warned during a visit to… Read more »
May 16
Malawi: WFP Welcomes UK Govt's £3 Million Contribution Towards Malawi's El Niño Appeal
The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a generous contribution of £3 million (USD 3.7 million) from the United Kingdom to the El Niño response appeal in Malawi. This… Read more »
May 15
Southern Africa: In Southern Africa, El Niño Drought Leaves a Trail of Scorched Harvests and Hunger
World Food Programme calls for urgent funds to respond after Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe declare national emergencies sparked by the natural weather phenomenon from NASA's… Read more »
May 14
Malawi: Urgent Action Critical As Malawi Faces Severe Drought
Around nine million people in Malawi are reeling from the devastating impacts of El Niño-induced floods and drought, which are destroying harvests and causing hunger to soar… Read more »
April 02
Malawi: WFP Urges Global Support As Malawi Faces Looming Food Crisis Triggered By El Niño
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for urgent resources to deliver life-saving food assistance to two million people reeling from the devastating impacts of… Read more »
March 18
Mozambique: In Conflict-Hit Mozambique, a Tropical Storm Warns of Hunger and the Next Cyclone
The World Food Programme requires urgent funds to respond to displacement caused by conflict in the north as climate change wreaks havoc in the south Read more »
March 15
Mozambique: WFP Palais Briefing Note - a Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Mozambique As Resources Shrink and Needs Increase
This is a summary of what was said by Antonella d'Aprile, WFP Country Director in Mozambique to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des… Read more »
February 26
Lesotho: Principality of Monaco Helps WFP Provide Home Grown School Feeding in Lesotho
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a €600,000 contribution from the Principality of Monaco for the period of 2023-2026, to help provide meals to school… Read more »
January 17
Zimbabwe: USAID and WFP Join to Mitigate Food Insecurity Ahead of Zimbabwe Lean Season
Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a contribution of US$11.27 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe, ensuring that… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Namibia: Brazil Boosts Food Access for Vulnerable Communities
The Government of Brazil has generously donated US$ 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 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 »
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