In 2021, the triple threat of conflict, climate change and socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19 pandemic drove human suffering to a staggering scale. Eastern Africa felt the brunt of such a convergence, leading to an unprecedented number of people in need.
Here is an update on the situation across conflict and drought affected areas of Ethiopia:
In Northern Ethiopia, 19 months of war have left more than 13[1] million people in need of humanitarian food assistance, mainly in conflict affected zones in Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions.
Food and humanitarian supplies have been flowing at pace into the Tigray region over the past two mo
“We are so grateful to collaborate with the World Food Programme because we know they will get food to those who need it most,” Bishop Budge said. “And we thank Latter-day Saints and friends of the faith whose financial sacrifices have made this gift possible.
In 2022, Sri Lanka faced an unprecedented economic crisis, coupled with high inflation, soaring prices, unfavourable harvests and depleted foreign reserves leading to a substantial impact on food security.
A Situation Report is a concise operational document with latest updates on the World Food Programme's (WFP) response to an emergency. It gives an overview of WFP’s activities and informs the wider humanitarian community and other interested stakeholders about WFP’s response.
In the aftermath of Typhoon Odette, WFP Philippines deployed teams (from 3-8 January 2022) to initiate parallel rapid needs assessment in six provinces – Bohol, Cebu, Palawan, Leyte, Southern Leyte and Negros Occidental – across four regions (Western, Central and Eastern Visayas plus MIMAROPA).
The Climate Services and Diversification of Climate-Sensitive Livelihoods project aims to support 102,000 individuals from 2022 to 2025. It involves delivering climate services, enhancing adaptive capacities in rural communities, and building the capabilities of government bodies, local authorities, and partners.
WFP BRIDGE aims to catalyse additional funding for businesses working towards ending hunger in challenging environments and who often struggle to access commercial financing mechanisms.
The operation which begun a week after the Government had declared a nation-wide State of Calamity aims at meeting the immediate food and nutrition needs of children and their families while also supporting education goals as schools are reopening.
“It is a relief to be able to deliver this much-needed food now to address the immediate needs of children and their families,” said Yasmin Wakimoto