December 19
Africa: Tackling Hunger in 2024 - Stories You May Have Missed
How the World Food Programme is helping people grow crops, resilience and independence Read more »
December 18
Africa: Hunger in the Arab Region Reaches a New Height As Challenges Intensify - UN Report
UN agencies call for enhanced and increased financing towards agri-food system transformation to combat hunger and malnutrition in the region Read more »
December 17
Sudan: Operational Update On Surge in Food Aid in Sudan
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered food assistance to more than 800,000 people in famine and famine risk areas across war-torn Sudan since recently launching a… Read more »
December 13
East Africa: U.S. Supports Displaced Families in Eastern and Central Africa
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received US$118 million from the United States Government, through USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, to provide… Read more »
Central African Republic: Rebuilding Resilience in Restive Central African Republic
In the western town of Paoua, a community revitalizes farming and education, with WFP support Read more »
December 12
Mauritania: EU Contribution Boosts WFP's Lifesaving Efforts in Mauritania
A contribution of EUR 4.85 million from the European Union (EU) helped the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) provide vital food and nutrition assistance to 78,000… Read more »
Ghana: WFP Receives Major Contribution From Korea to Support Drought-Affected Families in Ghana
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 5 million contribution (over 80 million Ghanaian cedis) from the Republic of Korea to provide lifesaving food and… Read more »
December 10
Sudan: Escalating Fighting Threatens WFP's Food Drive for Hungry Sudan
With famine threatening to spread, safe passage is key Read more »
East Africa: KOICA and WFP Strengthen Climate Resilience and Food Security for Vulnerable Families in East Africa
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$22 million from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to strengthen climate resilience… Read more »
December 05
Namibia: WFP Launches Commodity Voucher Programme in Namibia With Support From the Government of Japan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) officially launched a Commodity Voucher Programme at Okauva Village, Ohangwena region, following a generous contribution of US$500,000… Read more »
December 04
Kenya: How a Farmer Living With Disabilities Hatched a Plan for Growing Success
With training from the World Food Programme, one entrepreneur overcame stigma - and climate shocks - to become a community leader Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Japan and WFP Join Hands to Provide Nutritious Meals to Schoolchildren in Guinea-Bissau for the Next Two Academic Years
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Japan have signed a new agreement to provide school meals to 200,000 children in 850 schools for the next two… Read more »
December 03
West Africa: 'Feeding Millions' - How Land Restoration Can Turn Around Africa's Sahel
A WFP project is building resilient communities and environments Read more »
Rwanda: WFP Executive Board Concludes Rwanda Visit, Showcasing Support for Refugees and Climate-Resilient Food Systems
A delegation of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Board wrapped up a visit to Rwanda where they saw how the UN food agency - the world's largest humanitarian organisation… Read more »
December 02
Namibia: Brazil Supports Building Food Security in Namibia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$120 000 contribution from the Government of Brazil to support integrated community-based food systems programmes in… Read more »
November 29
Madagascar: People's Republic of China Supports WFP's Assistance to Climate-Affected Communities in Madagascar
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warmly welcomes a contribution from the Government of the People's Republic of China through the China International Development… Read more »
Sudan: Amid Hunger and Famine in Sudan, a WFP Aid Convoy Is En Route With Critical Supplies
World Food Programme calls for sustained international support after last week's breakthrough delivery to famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur Read more »
November 27
Madagascar: The Republic of Korea Strengthens Its Commitment to Food Security in Madagascar
The World Food Programme (WFP) warmly welcomes an in-kind contribution of 10,000 metric tons of rice and a US$ 1 million cash contribution from the Republic of Korea (ROK),… Read more »
November 25
Zambia: WFP Scales Up Emergency Drought Food Distributions in Zambia With Support From the Republic of Korea
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has expanded the distribution of food and commodity vouchers to 21,800 drought-affected people in the southern districts of Gwembe,… Read more »
November 22
Nigeria: Reeling Back Nigeria's Hunger Emergency
WFP and partners call for collective action to prevent catastrophic food insecurity in Africa's most populous country Read more »
Sudan: WFP Announces Major Surge in Food Aid Into Sudan's Hard-to-Reach Areas
WFP trucks arrive in famine-hit Zamzam camp in North Darfur; Over 700 trucks on the road to locations across Sudan Read more »
Malawi: Malawian Farmers to Receive Over Mk 2.2 Billion in Crop Insurance Payout
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Adaptation Fund, has today commenced the distribution of MK 2.2 billion… Read more »
November 21
Congo-Kinshasa: No Relief From Food Insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, As a Quarter of the Population Continue to Face Hunger
There are 25.6 million people who continue to face crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the latest Integrated… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan to support 37,000 climate-affected smallholder farmers across… Read more »
November 19
Ghana: UK, U.S., and WFP Partner to Provide Lifesaving Assistance to 70,000 Drought-Affected People in Northern Ghana
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 3.6 million contribution (over 58.3 million Ghanaian cedis) from the United States, and the United Kingdom to provide… Read more »
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