Somalia: Drought, Conflict and High Food Prices Risk Pushing 4.4 Million People Into Hunger, the Federal Government of Somalia and UN Warn

New data from Somalia shows that 4.4 million people could face hunger by April 2025, driven by worsening drought conditions, conflict and high food prices. Read more »

Togo: Germany and WFP Join Forces to Reach Crisis-Affected Children in Northern Togo With Nutritious School Meals

TOGO: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of EUR 11 million from the Government of Germany, facilitated by the Federal Ministry for Economic… Read more »

Madagascar: WFP Delivers Life-Saving Nutrition Supplies To Remote Communities In Madagascar Via Unmanned Aircraft

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has for the first time in three months, delivered life-saving nutrition supplies for malnourished children in the remote region of… Read more »

Madagascar: WFP Delivers Life-Saving Nutrition Supplies to Remote Communities in Madagascar Via Unmanned Aircraft

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has for the first time in three months, delivered life-saving nutrition supplies for malnourished children in the remote region of… Read more »

Kenya: WFP and Republic of Korea Boost Food Security and Resilience for Vulnerable Families in Kenya

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$5 million from the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to improve food security… Read more »

Malawi: Japan Steps Up Funding to WFP to Strengthen Food Security and Expand Agricultural Exports in Malawi

Today the United Nations World Food Programme welcomed the generous contribution of US$ 1.75 million from the Government of Japan to address food insecurity, help vulnerable… Read more »

Zambia: WFP and the EU Empower Zambia's Disaster Response With Cutting-Edge Drone Technology

The World Food Programme (WFP), with funding from the European Union (EU), has donated three Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones) to Zambia's Disaster Management… Read more »

Sudan: WFP Welcomes Contribution From Japan to Save Lives in War-Torn Sudan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 150 million (approx. US $1 million) from the Government of Japan for its operations in Sudan. This… Read more »

Uganda: WFP Welcomes Contribution From Government of Uganda to Support Learning and Nutrition for Karamoja Students

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of UGX2.5 billion (US$680,000) from the Government of Uganda to support Home-Grown School Feeding… Read more »

Zimbabwe: The Backstory - Dancing in Zimbabwe

A WFP photographer reflects on the kindness of strangers, despite hunger and hardship Read more »

Sudan: World Food Programme Warns That Efforts to Ramp Up Food Aid to Famine-Impacted Sudan Being Impeded

As WFP teams work around the clock to reach key locations for first time, fighting and arbitrary obstructions by local authorities hinder consistent flow of vital aid. Read more »

Cameroon: AfDB and WFP Support Families Affected By Flooding in Cameroon's Far North

YAOUNDE -The Government of Cameroon and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcome a US$ 1 million contribution from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support… Read more »

Chad: WFP and Chad's Meteorological Agency Partner to Modernize Weather Forecasting and Enhance Climate Response in Chad

The World Meteorological Organization's Systemic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a five-year project aiming… Read more »

Cameroon: Japan and WFP Join Forces to Strengthen Food Security of Vulnerable Populations in Cameroon

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a Japanese Yen 200 million (approx. US$ 1.27 million) contribution from the Government of Japan to provide lifesaving food… Read more »

Malawi: WFP to Purchase and Transport Approximately 48,000 Metric Tons of Maize On Behalf of the Government With World Bank Funding

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Malawi have signed an agreement to import 48,000 metric tons of maize, valued at US$ 35 million and funded by… Read more »

Sudan: WFP Food Reaches Key Sudan City in Bid to Stop Spreading Famine

Support to Wad Madani offers hope but progress is fragile in stopping hunger's spread in isolated and conflict-torn areas Read more »

Africa: Communities Power Up Their Food Security Across Africa

Energy projects are fighting hunger - and much more Read more »

Tunisia: WFP Launches Salla Salla - a TV Series Driving Behavioral Change, Healthier Lives and Stronger Communities in Tunisia

TUNIS- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the European Union and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), announces the launch of… Read more »

Zambia: Echo Partners With Unicef and WFP to Mitigate the Impact of El Niño-Driven Drought in Zambia

Thanks to this generous contribution of EUR 6 million (USD 6.3 million), UNICEF and WFP are delivering life-saving nutrition and protection interventions, targeting Zambia's most… Read more »

Malawi: The Backstory - Malawi School Delivers Fresh Food - and Lessons On Learning

While Namilongo primary school, in Malawi's southern Zomba District, has no computers or high tech, it does have a deep respect for learning and inclusion Read more »

Sudan: 'We Can Only Die Once, So What's There to Fear?' in War-Stricken Sudan, Truck Drivers Persevere to Tackle Famine

In November, World Food Programme trucks finally arrived at the famine-stricken Zamzam camp in North Darfur and other hard-to-reach locations - this is how Read more »

Madagascar: Communities Reeling From Cyclone Gamane Ready for Brewing Storms

How funds enable the Government and the World Food Programme to ensure people are informed and prepared Read more »

Sudan: Food and Nutrition Crisis Deepens Across Sudan As Famine Identified in Additional Areas

WFP and UNICEF urge immediate humanitarian access and action to avert what could become the worst hunger crisis in recent history ROME/NEW YORK, 24 December 2024 - Four months… Read more »

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 »

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 »