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World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

The United States boosts World Food Programme's (WFP) emergency operations in the Republic of Congo

Food insecurity in the Republic of Congo has more than doubled in the past decade, rising from 14 percent in 2013 to 31 percent in 2023

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$4 million contribution from the United States to provide emergency food aid to 52,000 people and resume the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) in the Republic of Congo. Of this, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Japan Supports Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture in Zimbabwe

The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and strengthening agricultural extension service capacity

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 five districts in Zimbabwe. The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and…

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Sudan: Community kitchens bring vital food relief to thousands in North Darfur as humanitarian conditions worsen

Thousands of people in North Darfur, Sudan have started to receive hot meals as hostilities intensify and food shortages spike

Eight community kitchens are providing two hot meals per day for around 10,000 newly-displaced people in the Zamzam camp, south of Al-Fasher. The city has witnessed severe fighting over several months, disrupting the delivery of essential supplies and forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. “Some residents of…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

South Sudan: ‘Malaria is preventable with the right tools’

Despite the predictable recurrence of malaria peaks, immunization coverage remains inadequate, contributing to overcrowded health facilities and an unbroken cycle of severe cases

Malaria remains a leading cause of illness and death among children in South Sudan. The country faces malaria outbreak every year, worsened by factors such as flooding, poverty and a fragile health system. Despite the predictable recurrence of malaria peaks, immunization coverage remains inadequate, contributing to overcrowded health facilities and…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

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…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

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,…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Vocational skills training gives Tambura youth hope of employment and incomes

Those who finished the training also received start-up kits suitable for their different specializations

Excitement was in the air among the youth in Tambura when they recently, after three months of concerted efforts, finished a livelihood skills training. They are now able to make good use of their new know-how of tailoring, cosmetology and other beauty salon services to improve the quality of life…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Chiefs of Greater Tonj pledge improved rule of law when traditional and modern laws are better aligned

The event featured passionate discussions and thoughtful reflections, highlighting a collective determination to push through meaningful changes

In Tonj North and Tonj South, more than 60 traditional court actors recently took part in a pivotal training on ways to modernize customary laws and integrate them with the formal justice system to better protect the rights of women, children and other vulnerable community members. The event featured passionate…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria |

Delivering lifesaving health services for flood-displaced families in Nigeria

Almost 90 000 vulnerable people have been forced to take shelter in temporary camps with limited access to food, clean water and health services

Borno state, in northeastern Nigeria, has been severely impacted by recent floods, which have displaced more than 400 000 people and led to 37 deaths. The flooding, mostly affecting the municipal area of Maiduguri, the state’s capital, has also caused significant damage to agricultural land and infrastructure, including health facilities. Almost…

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

The United Kingdom (UK) doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade

The UK has announced an aid package for Sudan and neighbouring countries

UK announces a major aid increase of £113 million for people in Sudan and those who have fled to neighbouring countries Foreign Secretary will call for the Adre border crossing to remain open indefinitely and for immediate action to end the violence Draft UN Security Council resolution introduced to push…