7 Current Conflicts in the World Today and Their Effects on Global Hunger

Conflict ravages countries in countless ways. And it’s the number one cause of hunger in the world, tearing families, communities, infrastructure, food systems and regions apart.  

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A Look Back at Syria’s 2021: People at the Heart of One of the Country’s Toughest Years

After more than a decade of conflict, life is harder than ever for many Syrian families. 2021 saw the country's already high levels of hunger dramatically increase to a staggering 12.4 million people - the highest number ever recorded.

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10 Facts About the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Jordan

Since the start of the conflict in Syria, Jordan has shouldered the impact of a massive refugee influx across its borders and now hosts over 1 million Syrian refugees.

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How a Simple Cheese Sandwich Added $1.3M to Aleppo’s Economy

WFP's meals initiative benefits the local economy, creating a domino effect of hope that touches lives from producer to consumer.

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Children at War: Six Stories From the Most Dangerous Places on Earth

Hunger is terrible, but especially cruel to children. And it's a daily reality for millions of them – a scale that’s difficult for most of us to imagine.

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Handmade Toys by the World’s Most Resilient Children

It's remarkable what young ones can do with so little - especially when they're living on the frontlines of war and hunger.

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Shawarmas From Syria: One Refugee Chef’s Story

Chef Majed fled Syria, was a refugee in Jordan and now is a successful chef at Foodhini, an online restaurant exclusively featuring immigrant and refugee chefs.

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WFP Chief Meets Families in Syria Struggling to Survive Deepening Hunger Crises

Some 12.4 million people -- almost 60 percent of the population -- are now hungry and do not know where their next meal will come from. This is the highest number ever recorded in the history of Syria.

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Nearly 60% of the World’s Hungriest People Live in Just a Few Countries. Why?

Conflict is a vicious force, and one that's pushed innocent civilians to the most extreme levels of hunger imaginable. Nearly all of them live in the same places.

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Meet Abeer, Ghada, Heyam, Radha and Samira: Five Entrepreneurs Breaking the Glass Ceiling With Fresh Vegetables in Syria

After being friends, neighbors and farmers for years, five women in Tartous, Syria decided to come together and start their own business.

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With Loving, Tender Care: A Tribute to Grandparents on the Frontlines of the Fight Against Childhood Hunger

In honor of Grandparents’ Day, here are six stories of grandparents bringing joy, comfort and strength to their families.  

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Faces of The Displaced: A Refugee-Turned-Olympian

Six years ago, in the middle of the Aegean Sea, Yusra Mardini tread water for her life. This summer, she swam as one of 29 athletes chosen to compete in Tokyo as members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Refugee Olympic team.

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