At the end of March, WFP began the first large-scale distributions of food vouchers to respond quickly and effectively to the growing humanitarian needs of populations that have fled the Central African Republic (CAR).
WFP plans to provide voucher assistance to 53,000 people, including both refugees and returnees who left CAR to escape widespread violence. In total, more than 90,000 have crossed the border between the two countries. Though the majority is Chadian, these people no longer have ties to their native country and do not benefit from a strong support system. They arrive in areas already affected by food insecurity and immediately need assistance.
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