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Mother visits WFP-supported nutrition clinic in Al Kalakla, Jabal Awila

Families in Sudan Pushed to the Brink Amidst Brutal Conflict and Famine as WFP Resources Dry Up

WFP is struggling to keep lifesaving emergency operations running. Sudan’s shows no signs of slowing down.

WFP Scales up Operations in Gaza as Ceasefire Passes 100 Days

One hundred days into the ceasefire, the World Food Programme (WFP) has significantly expanded its lifesaving operations across the Gaza Strip, reaching more than 1 million people each month.

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Global Disruptions to Supply Chains Are Driving Tomorrow’s Hunger Crisis

March 31, 2026

This is a transcript of what was said by Corinne Fleischer at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Effects of the Middle East Conflict: Fuel Prices, Civilians and Hunger

March 17, 2026

The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East has triggered far-reaching consequences for communities both within and beyond the region. The crisis is rapidly evolving. Below,

Newly displaced families set up makeshift tents along the street in search of temporary shelter

How the Middle East Conflict Is Fueling Hunger as WFP Scales up Assistance

March 12, 2026

In Lebanon, Syria, Iran and beyond, WFP is reaching the most vulnerable people, but supply chain bottlenecks risk roiling economies, threatening food security and jeopardizing operations.

Damaged buildings following the earthquake in Aleppo

Syria

April 22, 2025

After eleven years of conflict, 12 million people within Syria don’t have enough food.

What’s Happening in Syria? How the Civil War Is Worsening Hunger Among Civilians

December 12, 2024

An abrupt end to the Syrian civil war, which has lasted over a decade and caused a humanitarian catastrophe and refugee crisis. How has it impacted civilians?

WFP Scales up Food Aid Distributions in Crisis-Hit Syria

December 12, 2024

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up its food assistance programs to reach 2.8 million displaced and food-insecure people across all of Syria.

Lebanese and Syrians flee into war-torn Syria

Tens of Thousands Fleeing Conflict in Lebanon Face an Uncertain Future in Syria

October 17, 2024

The conflict in Lebanon has pushed tens of thousands of people across Lebanon’s eastern border into Syria.

Half of Syria’s Population Faces Hunger as Conflict Passes 12-Year Milestone and Earthquakes Deepen Economic Woes

March 14, 2023

WFP calls for an increase in humanitarian assistance for Syria as its people grapple with the devastating impact of recent earthquakes and a 12-year-long conflict.

Global Food Crisis: 10 Countries Suffering the Most From Hunger

March 13, 2023

These are the 10 worst hunger crises in the world today based on where the U.N. World Food Programme works and has collected recent data. The crises are ranked by the total number of people facing severe hunger in each country.