June 27
Sudan: Sudan Is Facing an Unprecedented Hunger Catastrophe, Say UN Agency Chiefs
New data reveals that over 750,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity with 25.6 million people in crisis levels of hunger ROME/NEW YORK - Alarming new… Read more »
June 20
Sudan: WFP Scaling Up As Hunger Catastrophe Looms
World Food Programme boosting operations to support an additional 5 million people by the end of the year - and avert famine in the war-torn country Read more »
June 05
Mali: Hunger Hotspots Report - Famine Looms in Gaza While Risk of Starvation Persists in Sudan, Haiti, Mali, and South Sudan
Latest Hunger Hotspots report urges immediate action to prevent famine and warns of La Niña-linked climate extremes Read more »
May 30
Burkina Faso: For Burkina Faso's Cut-Off Communities, WFP Food Airlifts Can Be Lifesavers
A day in the life of pilot Christine Brown underscores UNHAS's vital role in reaching the country's hungry Read more »
May 16
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 »
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 »
April 25
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 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$11 million from USAID, on behalf of the American people. This additional funding brings USAID's… Read more »
April 16
Kenya: Netherlands Funds Food Security Boost for Lake Turkana Communities
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Counties of… Read more »
April 15
Chad: Japan Supports WFP Emergency Response to Crisis-Affected Populations in Chad
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of approximately US$ 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 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 »
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 »
March 12
Chad: WFP Races to Preposition Food in Eastern Chad As Funding Crunch and Looming Rains Threaten Aid to Sudanese Refugees
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is today warning that life-saving programmes in Chad will grind to a halt in a matter of weeks without urgent funding. The stark… Read more »
March 11
Tanzania: In Tanzania, WFP Extends Operational Presence to Arusha
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has today opened an office in Arusha, North-Western Tanzania, to further support Governments efforts in delivering equitable inclusive… Read more »
March 05
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, WFP's New Digital System Tracks and Delivers to People Facing Severe Hunger
Cutting-edge tech is helping World Food Programme operations - as costs push them into the red Read more »
February 29
Nigeria: Ukrainian Grain Donation Bolsters WFP's Response in Northeast Nigeria Amidst Inflation and Food Price Spikes
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomes a generous donation of 25,000 tons of wheat from the Government of Ukraine that will help provide emergency food… Read more »
February 28
Sudan: Emergency Food Aid From Ukraine Arrives in War-Torn Sudan
A shipment of wheat donated by Ukraine to the United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) Sudan operation has arrived in Port Sudan and is being loaded onto WFP trucks for… 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 »