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“We are targeting new refugees in reception and transit centres because the time right after fleeing crisis is of extreme difficulty and vulnerability,” H.E. Mr Hidemoto Fukazawa, Ambassador of Japan to Uganda said.

The nutrient-dense dates will also benefit nutritionally vulnerable refugees, such as pregnant and breastfeeding women and hospital patients. This contribution from the State of Qatar Ministry of Municipality comes at a time when WFP is facing funding gaps resulting in only 60 percent of the required kilocalorie being given to refugees. “We are grateful to the State of Qatar’s timely gesture

The English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean comprises several Small Island Developing States that face similar challenges in managing economic, financial, geographic and climate-related impacts that affect the food and nutrition security of the most vulnerable, particularly in crises.

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.

The 2024 FFA Factsheet presents an overview of the programme’s objectives, approach, interventions, and geographical reach, highlighting key impacts and global achievements with evidence and showcasing successful operations in Yemen and Chad.

As of October 2024, the UN estimates that over 99,000 Sudanese refugees have arrived in Libya since the start of the conflict in April 2023, of which 28,000 have been registered by the UN Refugee Agency. This influx has put immense pressure on local infrastructure and resources, leading to critical shortages of food, water and medical services.

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 visit underscores substantial investments in the country from the Governments of France and Germany and their ongoing partnership with the Government of Lao PDR and WFP, particularly focusing on women's empowerment amid deteriorating food security conditions.

Some of the challenges the Ambassador witnessed firsthand include the poor living conditions in the camps and continued restrictions on movement and job opportunities. The camps are highly susceptible to hazards like fires and climate shocks such as floods and cyclones, which deepen the population’s vulnerability each time they strike.