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Japan funding enables World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and nutrition assistance to displaced families in Rwanda

The contribution will enable WFP to provide food and nutrition assistance to more than 21,000 refugees, asylum seekers, and returnees

The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of over USD 666,000 (approximately RWF 970 million) from the Government of Japan to provide lifesaving food assistance to refugees, asylum seekers and returnees in Rwanda. The contribution was announced today at a ceremony in Kigali attended by Mr. Kazuya Nakajo,…

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Croatia provides first-ever contribution to World Food Programme (WFP) in Algeria to support Sahrawi Refugees

WFP Algeria is committed to expanding collaboration with both traditional and emerging government donors

The Government of Croatia has made its first contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Algeria to assist Sahrawi refugees. Croatia’s contribution of €70,000 (US$82,000) will help WFP provide monthly life-saving food assistance to more than 133,000 vulnerable beneficiaries living in camps near Tindouf. This donation comes…

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Humanitarian aid cuts push millions deeper into hunger amid rising violence and population displacement in West and Central Africa

WFP urgently requires more than $453 million over the next six months to continue providing life-saving humanitarian assistance across the region

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that without urgent resources and action, the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa are headed for yet another dire year. A staggering 55 million people in the region are expected to endure crisis levels of hunger, or worse, during the…

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Japan and World Food Programme (WFP) provide life-saving food assistance for refugees and returnees in Burundi

Currently, around 1,500 returnees are arriving in Burundi each week, and estimates indicate this could rise to 3,000 per week

The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of over US$625,000 (approximately BIF two billion) from the Government of Japan to provide life-saving food assistance for refugees fleeing the recent violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Burundians returning from refugee camps in Tanzania. In December,…

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Famine conditions confirmed in Sudan's El Fasher and Kadugli, but hunger and malnutrition ease where conflict subsides

FAO, WFP and UNICEF warn of the highest levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in El Fasher and Kadugli; improvements seen where fighting has receded and services have resumed

The latest analysis of food insecurity and malnutrition in Sudan shows stark contrasts along conflict lines, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF warned today. In areas where violence has subsided – allowing humanitarian access and market recovery – food…

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World Food Programme (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) call for urgent action as hunger deepens in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Malnutrition among children remains a concern in the eastern provinces of Ituri, South Kivu, and Tanganyika, where poor dietary diversity, limited access to healthcare, and recurring disease outbreaks continue to exacerbate the situation

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warn today of the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with acute food insecurity remaining stubbornly high and emergency hunger levels surging in the conflict-hit eastern provinces. According to the latest Integrated…

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Statement regarding staff expulsions by Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At a moment when WFP and its partners need to be expanding their reach, this decision forces WFP to implement unplanned leadership changes, jeopardizing operations

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) confirms that the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed us that two of our top leaders in Sudan have been designated as persona non grata, and asked to leave the country within 72 hours, without any explanation. This decision to expel WFP's…

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World Food Program (WFP) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) join forces to strengthen human capital and community resilience in Côte d’Ivoire

Beyond providing nutritious meals, the funding will help improve access to hand washing in schools and support hygiene, health, and nutrition education among students and communities, adopting a holistic approach to school and community well-being

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a US$9.3 million contribution from the Government of the Republic of Korea, to promote health and nutrition, combat food insecurity and foster inclusive development in northern Côte d’Ivoire. The multi-year funding, provided through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), will enable…

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World Food Programme (WFP) and Japan partner to provide school meals for children in Sudan

This contribution will be a catalyst for children in Sudan to benefit from education

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 400 million (approximately US$2.7 million) from the Government of Japan. This vital funding will enable WFP to provide school meals in Sudan, which help to increase school attendance and boost learning outcomes. “This generous contribution from the Government…

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United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) report reveals school meals as a powerful economic engine and lifeline in Middle East and North Africa, reaching 23.5 million children

The report highlights the broader economic impact of school meals that are proving to be one of the most cost-effective public investments generating between $7 and $35 in economic returns for every $1 spent

Children benefiting from national school meal programmes across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) increased by 22 percent in the past two years alone, despite conflict, economic downturn and the region’s complex humanitarian landscape. Now reaching 23.5 million children, these programmes are emerging as a strategic investment in education,…