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The funding, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), will support the Government's priorities in achieving food security and broadening access to high-quality nutrition by boosting Tajik youth, creating links to equitable and sustainable access to specialized knowledge, innovation, and a more favourable business environment. “The South Korean Government has officially design

An estimated 5.9 million people living in rural Zimbabwe and 1.7 million in urban areas are expected to face food insecurity during the lean season, the period between household food depletion and the next harvest, expected between January and March 2025. "Korea shares the concern on the recent food insecurity due to drought in Zimbabwe,” said H.E.

This substantial donation will allow WFP to continue providing essential food assistance to over 565,000 refugees and school-going children in Dadaab and Kakuma camps.“The Republic of Korea’s contribution arrives at a critical time when WFP’s resources are severely stretched and the needs rising fast,” said Lauren Landis, WFP’s Country Director in Kenya.

Annual Country Reports (ACR) are a key accountability document produced by country offices on a yearly basis which inform donors how their funds were used during the reporting year. Their purpose is to tell WFP’s performance story in an accurate, transparent and evidence-based manner by assessing the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of our operations in our pursuit towards zero hunger.

The contribution will enable WFP to empower local smallholder farmers, particularly women and the youth, by promoting climate-resilient and sustainable farming practices, such as using drought-resistant crops and efficient irrigation methods.  WFP will also enhance post-harvest management and improve storage techniques to reduce crop losses.

In these unprecedented times, this core contribution by the ROK Government is crucial, with great flexibility and predictability, for WFP’s emergency responses to not only save lives, but also to build resilience and sustainably change lives, whenever and wherever needs are greatest.  “This valuable support from the Government and the peo

WFP will use the funds to address the immediate needs of Ukrainian refugees, by providing daily hot meals for refugees living at Refugee Accommodation Centres (RACs) and nutritious snacks for newly arrived refugees entering Republic of Moldova from Ukraine at major northern and southern border crossing points of Otaci and Palanca.   Part of the contribution will go towards providing c

To support the people of Lao PDR in adjusting to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the fiscal challenges induced by the global food and fuel crisis, the Republic of Korea continues to donate rice for distribution to the most country’s most vulnerable communities.

Thanks to a contribution of US$6 million from KOICA, WFP in Egypt will be implementing a two-year programme to help improve the livelihoods of about 450,000 refugee and host community members in Greater Cairo, Alexandria Damietta, and Matrouh. The programme will develop the vocational skills of refugees and host community youth, focusing on marketable skills to help youth competitively seek emp

“The Republic of Korea is a great example of how a country can go from receiving aid to a generous donor,” said Cindy McCain, WFP Executive Director.