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 »
Tanzania: Saudi Arabia's Donation to Boost WFP Refugees Response in Tanzania
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is pleased to announce a donation of 25 metric tons of nutritious dates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman… Read more »
May 15
Sudan: Small Window Remains to Avert Disaster in Sudan's War-Torn Regions, Warns WFP Deputy Executive Director
The UN World Food Programme warns that the window to save lives is closing as famine looms in Sudan's war-torn regions with civilians trapped by intensified fighting in northern… Read more »
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 »
May 07
Kenya: Kenyan Women Build Businesses and Power Thanks to Village Savings Groups
World Food Programme-supported schemes help fight cultural barriers - and food insecurity Read more »
May 03
Sudan: WFP Warns Time Is Running Out To Prevent Starvation In Darfur As Violence Escalates
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that time is running out to prevent starvation in Darfur as intensifying clashes in North Darfur’s capital El Fasher hinde… Read more »
April 30
Guinea: WFP and France Join Forces to Boost Food Security and Nutrition in Guinea
CONAKRY- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a EUR 1.5 million contribution from France for the provision of food and nutrition support to women, children, and… Read more »
Cameroon: Japan and WFP Support Displaced Communities in Cameroon's Crises-Affected Areas
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 1.2 million contribution from the Government of Japan to support 36,200 crisis-affected people in Cameroon. The… Read more »
April 25
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia's Somali Region, Women Build Businesses and Resilience to Climate Change
World Food Programme enables refugee and local women to challenge gender norms in conservative pastoralist communities Read more »
Africa: WFP Welcomes U.S. Announcement of Substantial Resources to Tackle Extraordinary Levels of Global Humanitarian Need
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes the announcement of supplemental emergency humanitarian assistance from the United States government which will be critical… Read more »
April 24
Uganda: China and WFP Join Forces to Boost School Meals and Promote Access to Education in Uganda
The Government of the People's Republic of China has provided funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the provision of school meals to over 165,000 children in… Read more »
April 23
Egypt: WFP and EU Forge New Partnership to Empower Refugees and Host Communities in Egypt
Yesterday, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Egypt and the European Commission's Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) launched a new partnership to empower… Read more »
April 19
Uganda: United States Provides $11 Million to WFP's Refugees Response in Uganda
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$11 million from USAID, on behalf of the American people. This additional funding brings USAID's… Read more »
April 16
South Sudan: WFP Welcomes Contribution From KSrelief to Fight Malnutrition in Sudan and South Sudan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has today signed two agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a total value of US$1.4 million to treat and prevent malnutrition… Read more »
Kenya: Netherlands Funds Food Security Boost for Lake Turkana Communities
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Counties of… Read more »
April 15
Chad: Japan Supports WFP Emergency Response to Crisis-Affected Populations in Chad
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of approximately US$ 7.6 million (JPY 1.1billion) from the Government of Japan to support the Chadian… Read more »
April 13
Sudan: Economic Fallout of Sudan War Deepens Hunger Crisis for Millions
Sudan's war has claimed thousands of lives, forced millions from their homes, and sparked economic turmoil across the region that is deepening the hunger crisis, warns the United… Read more »
April 12
Sudan: One Year Into Sudan's War, Its People Yearn for Peace Amid Soaring Hunger
WFP reaches millions of desperate people, but ongoing conflict risks making the world's biggest displacement crisis also its biggest hunger crisis Read more »
Africa: Worsening Hunger Grips West and Central Africa Amid Persistent Conflict and Economic Turmoil
Nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa will struggle to feed themselves in the June-August 2024 lean season, according to the March 2024 Cadre Harmonisé food… Read more »
Africa: Hunger and Malnutrition Surging Across West and Central Africa, Says Report
Violence, economic turmoil, climate change and shrinking humanitarian assistance among factors propelling food insecurity 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 27
Africa: Japan Provides JPY 5 Billion (About U.S.$34 Million) for WFP's Emergency Support to 15 Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a grant of JPY 5 billion (about US$34 million) from the Government of Japan to support WFP's emergency assistance to improve… Read more »
March 26
Cameroon: Food Assistance to Refugees in Cameroon At Risk of Halt Amid Funding Shortages
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) are today warning that vital food assistance to refugees in Cameroon's Far North, Adamawa, East and… Read more »
March 25
Central Africa: Central African Govt Expands Schools Meals Coverage to Boost Food Production and Help Children Learn and Grow in School
The Government of the Central African Republic (C.A.R) in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has announced a nationwide expansion of the homegrown… Read more »