March 20
Uganda: DRC Refugee Surge Strains Humanitarian Support in Burundi and Uganda
World Food Programme urges action to avert 'escalating hunger crisis' Read more »
March 11
Malawi: WFP and Iceland Support Expansion of School Meals in Malawi
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and with support from the Government of Iceland, has expanded the… Read more »
March 07
West Africa: Millions in Central Sahel and Nigeria At Risk of Food Cuts As the World Food Programme Faces Severe Funding Crisis
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that life-saving food and nutrition assistance in Central Sahel and Nigeria will halt in April 2025 without urgent funding. This… Read more »
March 06
Africa: FAO, IFAD and WFP Join Forces to Celebrate International Women's Day 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) together marked… Read more »
March 04
Somalia: Somalia Faces Worsening Hunger As Drought, Conflict and High Food Prices Risk Pushing 1 Million More People Into Food Insecurity
This a summary of what was said by WFP's Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis, Jean-Martin Bauer at the Geneva Palais Briefing. Alarming new data from Somalia shows… Read more »
February 28
Africa: In Crisis-Hit Parts of Africa, WFP School Meals Offer a Vital Lifeline to Kids - and Their Families
As African governments mark a decade of progress on school feeding, the push is on to get more children on board Read more »
February 26
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 »
February 25
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 »
February 21
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 »
February 20
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 »
February 19
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$5 million from the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to improve food security… Read more »
February 18
Malawi: Japan Steps Up Funding to WFP to Strengthen Food Security and Expand Agricultural Exports in Malawi
Today the United Nations World Food Programme welcomed the generous contribution of US$ 1.75 million from the Government of Japan to address food insecurity, help vulnerable… Read more »
February 13
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$680,000) from the Government of Uganda to support Home-Grown School Feeding… Read more »
February 03
Zimbabwe: The Backstory - Dancing in Zimbabwe
A WFP photographer reflects on the kindness of strangers, despite hunger and hardship Read more »
January 30
Sudan: World Food Programme Warns That Efforts to Ramp Up Food Aid to Famine-Impacted Sudan Being Impeded
As WFP teams work around the clock to reach key locations for first time, fighting and arbitrary obstructions by local authorities hinder consistent flow of vital aid. Read more »
Cameroon: AfDB and WFP Support Families Affected By Flooding in Cameroon's Far North
YAOUNDE -The Government of Cameroon and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcome a US$ 1 million contribution from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support… Read more »
January 29
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 »
January 24
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 »
January 23
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 »
January 21
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 »
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