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 05
Somalia: Planting Hope - How an EU-Funded Agriculture Project Is Lifting Up Farmers in Somalia
Agriculture is gaining ground even in the driest parts of the traditionally pastoral East African country 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 19
Sudan: Spiking Hunger and Prices - Sudan's Neighbours Grapple With a Widening Crisis
World Food Programme ramps up assistance, appeals for funding amid soaring food insecurity in Chad and South Sudan Read more »
March 07
Rwanda: How Loans From WFP Are Growing Prospects for Women Farmers in Rwanda
A project run by UN agencies is assisting women as they grow crops and business 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 »
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 »
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 »
July 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: EU Cash Enables Families to Buy Food Amid Rising Prices and Inflation
How money from the World Food Programme economically empowers people in tough circumstances Read more »
June 01, 2023
Lesotho: WFP and Government of Lesotho Launch Innovative Technology to Enhance Governance
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Government of Lesotho have today launched an innovative geospatial platform that will boost evidence-based decision making on… 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 »
September 29, 2022
Zambia: In Drought-Prone Zambia, Farmers Learn New Tools to Save Harvests #AfricaClimateCrisis
As the world marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, WFP helps growers recover from crop losses and capitalize on climate-smart techniques Read more »