The latest Canadian contribution comes at a time when Zimbabwe is facing a late harvest, deepening economic uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 7.7 million people – half the population –are severely food insecure.
White trucks of humanitarian aid rumbled through Damascus in a convoy stretching for half a kilometre, moving slowly on the highway and heading towards Douma in Eastern Ghouta.
Addressing the UN Security Council on 17 September, the World Food Programme (WFP)'s Executive Director, David Beasley, called on the international community to continue supporting actions to prevent the coronavirus pandemic from pushing millions into famine.
While acknowledging the ‘extraordinary' response of governments, donors and international financial institutions to the emergency cau
Imagine being trapped in your hometown with no access to food, water or electricity. Food is running out in the market and you cannot provide for your family.
Catastrophic situation
The humanitarian situation in Aleppo is catastrophic — the World Food Programme urges all parties to this vicious conflict to respect international law and common humanitarian principles and provide unconditional, unimpeded and safe access to millions of civilians in need in Aleppo and across Syria regardless of their affiliations.
Getting food to families
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A member of Muñecas Arcoiris (‘Rainbow Dolls Collective’), Abigail is a community leader and human rights advocate for the LGBT+ community in Honduras.
The Emergency Dashboard provides a visual overview of the most relevant operational information related to WFP’s response in the emergency, including geographical, funding, and performance related information.
Ghana has made significant progress in reducing poverty and expanding social services over two decades, but with mixed progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Emergency Dashboard provides a visual overview of the most relevant operational information related to WFP’s response in the emergency, including geographical, funding, and performance related information.