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Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Nov 19, 2024

United Kingdom, United States, and World Food Programme (WFP) partner to provide lifesaving assistance to 70,000 drought-affected people in northern Ghana

The USAID and FCDO donations come at a critical time when food prices are at a record high, exacerbated by large-scale crop and livestock production losses

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 emergency food and nutrition assistance to 70,000 drought-affected people in northern Ghana. The USAID and FCDO donations come at a critical time…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Nov 19, 2024

Nourishing minds and bodies: homegrown school meals enhance food security and wellbeing among Gambian children, United Nation (UN) study finds

Findings are set to shape the future of school feeding initiatives in the Gambia and beyond, as school meals play a crucial role in attracting, feeding, and nurturing children while in school

Findings from a comprehensive impact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSF) in the Gambia reveals that school meals enhance food security and dietary diversity, while improving mental well-being among Gambian children - especially girls. Conducted by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) through its Office of Evaluations,…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Nov 13, 2024

World Food Programme (WFP) responds to severe flooding in Cameroon that affects over 400,000 people

The floodwaters have destroyed over 56,000 homes, inundated 262 schools, and damaged 65 health centres

Recent flooding in Cameroon has affected more than 400,000 people and upended lives and livelihoods, as the country grapples with acute food insecurity amid rising food prices, conflict, displacement, and climatic shocks. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is rolling out an urgent assistance programme to assist 200,000 people…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Nov 01, 2024

World Food Programme (WFP) Calls for Cash to Frontload South Sudan Operations Amid Warnings of Rising Hunger

Funds received before the end of this year will enable WFP to preposition food by road in remote hunger-hit areas during the brief dry season

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently appealing to donors to provide early funding for next year’s operations in South Sudan so the food agency can preposition food to prevent spiralling operational costs and hunger through 2025. This appeal follows the release of the WFP-FAO Hunger Hotspots report…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Oct 30, 2024

World Food Programme (WFP) responds to devastating floods in Mali that have affected 350,000 people

The floods have destroyed over 85,000 hectares of cropland, 730,000 mt of cereal stocks (from previous harvest), and forcibly displaced thousands of people who have been forced to move out of their homes

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is ramping up its lifesaving response to people affected by the devastating floods in Mali. Since the start of the rainy season in June, unusually heavy downpours have caused flooding in many regions forcing the government to declare a state of national catastrophe in…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Oct 07, 2024

Tennis champion Ons Jauber visits Egypt on her first field mission as United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador

Jabeur’s visit highlights Egypt’s effective development models in education, rural development and economic empowerment in the face of growing global challenges

On her first field visit as the United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador, world-renowned athlete Ons Jabeur is visiting WFP and the Egyptian Government’s joint programmes in Luxor and Cairo that are designed to address the impacts of climate change, improve access to education, increase nutrition awareness, and…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Sep 27, 2024

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes Norway’s support towards the El Niño drought response in Malawi

Norway’s timely contribution will support WFP’s El Niño Response Plan which, in coordination with the Government of Malawi, aims to assist 2.1 million food-insecure people in Malawi

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a US$ 5.2 million contribution from the Government of Norway to support 544,000 Malawians adversely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought. Norway’s timely contribution will support WFP’s El Niño Response Plan which, in coordination with the Government of Malawi, aims to…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Sep 27, 2024

Hunger set to worsen in Somalia as La Nina drought looms

United Nations agencies are warning that without urgent funding for humanitarian action, the country could once again be plunged into a hunger crisis caused by severe drought

Millions of Somalis are at risk of falling deeper into hunger as below-average rainfall between October and December 2024 linked to the La Nina weather phenomenon threatens to reverse recent gains in food security. United Nations agencies are warning that without urgent funding for humanitarian action, the country – which…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Sep 23, 2024

The Republic of Korea supports drought-stricken communities in Namibia

The contribution will enable WFP to reach 24,500 drought affected people most at risk of malnutrition

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$500,000 from the Republic of Korea to provide crucial food and nutritional support to drought-affected households in Namibia for a period of six months starting in October 2024. The contribution will enable WFP to reach 24,500 drought affected…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | Sep 23, 2024

Uganda: Ireland and World Food Programme (WFP) renew partnership to support self-reliance for refugees and boost food security in Karamoja

Ireland has previously contributed EUR 11.4 million to WFP’s operations in Uganda from 2020 to 2023

Through a multi-year commitment (2024-2027), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$19.6 million (EUR18 million) from the Government of Ireland to support the Government of Uganda to strengthen self-reliance initiatives for refugee communities and to enhance social protection and school feeding in the Karamoja…

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