WFP Warns of Countdown to Catastrophe as Severe Hunger Reaches New Peak

WFP warns today hat the number of people teetering on the edge of famine in 43 countries has risen to 45 million, as severe hunger spikes around the world.

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$6.6 Billion Dollars Won’t End World Hunger, but It Could Save the 42 Million People Knocking on Famine’s Door

$6.6 billion would reel 42 million people back from the precipice, by providing a meal a day for the next year. Without immediate emergency food assistance, they will face starvation.

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10 Quick Facts on Global Hunger and the United Nations World Food Programme’s Life-Changing Work

WFP works to save and change the lives of 150 million people in over 120 countries and territories. Here are the top 10 facts to know about hunger and WFP.

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600 Tons of Ugly Fruits and Veggies Find New Life Feeding Thousands of Peruvians

Fruits and vegetables that were previously thrown away are being transformed into nutritious meals in soup kitchens across Lima, Peru.

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In a World of Wealth, 9 Million People Die Every Year From Hunger, WFP Chief Tells Food System Summit

WFP Executive Director Beasley has called on world leaders to make food security a reality for all and to build a stronger, healthier planet through better food systems.

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Restore, Reach and Improve: School Meals Coalition Aims to Give Every Child the Opportunity to Have a Nutritious Meal by 2030

As the world begins recovering from COVID-19, restoring school meals programs is an urgent priority. These programs transform lives and serve as platforms for improving education and food systems globally. 

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Airborne Vaccine: The Flights Taking on COVID-19 in South Sudan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)-managed United Nations Humanitarian Air Service takes critical assistance to vulnerable people, including COVID-19 vaccines.

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Young and Gifted: Against all Odds, Refugees in Malawi Rebuild Their Lives Through Passion and Entrepreneurship

To mark World Youth Skills Day, we would like to introduce five young and gifted refugees who left their homes in the DRC and now live in the Dzaleka refugee camp.

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Hunger Pandemic: Food Security Report Confirms WFP’s Worst Fears

The SOFI report estimates that up to 811 million people went hungry in 2020 due to climate extremes and economic slowdowns exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UN Report: Pandemic Year Marked by Spike in World Hunger

There was a dramatic worsening of world hunger in 2020, the United Nations said today – much of it likely related to the fallout of COVID-19.

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Pandemic Job Losses Conspire With High Food Prices to Push Food Out of Reach for Millions

High food prices, driven by conflict, economic fragility and the impacts of La Niña, are making food unaffordable for millions of families already struggling because of the pandemic.

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Trouble in the Tropics: Climate Change, COVID-19 and the Relentless Cycle of Hunger

For International Day of the Tropics, we're taking a deeper look at how climate presents unique challenges for those living in the Dry Corridor and how WFP is helping to break the cycle of hunger. 

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