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For tens of millions of people around the world, putting food on the table is only part of the challenge as they begin the long process of picking up the pieces in the wake of a climate disaster. Over February and March this year, Cyclone Freddy became the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record, killing nearly 1,500 people and destroying crops, roads and bridges as it wreaked havoc

“The war in Sudan risks triggering the world’s largest hunger crisis,” warned the Executive Director. “20 years ago, Darfur was the world’s largest hunger crisis and the world rallied to respond. But today, the people of Sudan have been forgotten.

In 2023, WFP’s Regional Bureau in Dakar undertook a learning exercise to collate detailed and current information on how WFP country offices in Western Africa design and implement complementary, context specific, and agile HDP Nexus approaches. The goal is to inform and build WFP’s evidence and advocacy with the latest practices from the field.

The partnership implemented under CGIAR Research Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBeR) will focus on four key areas: climate services such as co-developments and improvements to Zambia’s e-Extension system, index insurance, early warning and anticipatory action, and climate security. “We are thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with CGIAR at the regional level to strengthen f

The United Kingdom's contribution will profoundly impact the lives of Malawi's vulnerable people.

World Food Programme (2023). Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa – Protection and Accountability to Affected Population.       Annual Country Reports Available at: Annual Country Reports 2023 | World Food Programme (wfp.org)  

U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Robert Ewing, Philippine Social Welfare and Development Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, and OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno attended the opening ceremony at the New Government Administrative Center in New Clark City, Tarlac. “The U.S.

"This intervention is crucial in guaranteeing protection and food security to people in need in six municipalities affected by El Niño.

 Read new IPC report on Sudan hereVIEW LATEST NEWS RELEASES | Last updates 27 June, 20 JuneClashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) around Singa in Sennar state mark an alarming spread of the conflict east towards Port Sudan.

In 2023 and 2024, WFP’s Regional Bureau in Dakar undertook a learning exercise to collate detailed and current information on how WFP country offices in Western Africa design and implement complementary, context specific, and agile HDP Nexus approaches. The goal is to inform and build WFP’s evidence and advocacy with the latest practices from the field.