World Food Program Newswire

Sweden provides SEK 200 million in support to World Food Programme

Published 04 September 2026 Global hunger levels are at an all-time high. An estimated 266 million people suffer from acute food insecurity. Conflicts, climate change and rising prices for fuel and fertiliser threaten to drive tens of millions more people …

WFP: Nearly 14 Million Afghans Facing Acute Hunger

Afghanistan’s hunger and malnutrition crisis is worsening as millions of people face rising food prices, unemployment and declining humanitarian assistance. John Aylieff, WFP Country Director in Afghanistan, says nearly six million Afghans have been …

Food has returned to Gaza’s markets, but most people still can’t afford to eat 

In a tent in Tal al-Hawa, west of Gaza City, 39-year-old Iman Abdel Karim, a mother of six, hands pieces of bread to her hungry children, some of whom are too young to have grown their teeth. Around her are a few empty cooking pots. At the entrance to the …

WFP warns of aid cuts for 400,000 South Sudan refugees, IDPs amid funding shortages

JUBA, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- The World Food Program (WFP) warned Friday that funding shortfalls will cut off food assistance for 400,000 South Sudanese refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) following September distributions. The WFP said it is …

World Food Programme halves food assistance to West Bank due to funding shortages

The World Food Programme (WFP) is cutting in half the number of Palestinians it can support with food assistance in the West Bank due to funding shortfalls, the UN program announced Tuesday.Despite now reducing the service, the WFP shared that food needs …

World Food Programme Announces It Will Halve Its Food Assistance in the Occupied West Bank

In the occupied West Bank, the World Food Programme said Tuesday it will slash its food assistance by half this month, from 400,000 recipients to 200,000, due to serious funding shortages. This is Shaun Hughes, the director for Palestine at the World Food …

Air strike destroys WFP food aid trucks in Sudan’s Kordofan

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned an aerial attack on two trucks carrying food aid to families in South Kordofan. A WFP statement on Wednesday confirms that the trucks were hit outside Dilling on 30 August while carrying WFP assistance to …

Today's cartoonShadi's take on the World Food Programme slashing aid to the West Bank

WFP scales up response in Nepal as remote communities remain isolated

Photo: WFP/Shrawa Shrestha. Food distribution in Archale, Kisapang Rural Municipality 5, Nuwakot District, one of the areas hardest hit by the floods, where several people lost their lives. Photo credit KATHMANDU, Nepal – The United Nations World Food …

World Hunger and Starvation Have Reached a Crisis Level

Starvation is a particularly cruel and horrible way to die. Beginning with intense hunger and pain and followed by exhaustion and mental deterioration, starvation continues with the body gradually consuming its own tissues on a downward spiral toward death …

WFP Strongly Condemns Aerial Attack on Trucks

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) strongly condemns the aerial attack that hit two trucks carrying WFP food assistance outside of Dilling, South Kordofan, on 30 August 2026. The trucks were destined for Kadugli, South Kordofan, and were clearly …

Airstrike hits WFP trucks in Sudan, destroying food aid for 5,800

Aid convoy struck The United Nations World Food Programme on Wednesday condemned an airstrike that destroyed two aid trucks near Dilling in Sudan's South Kordofan state, wiping out food supplies intended for 5,800 civilians for one month. The attack …

World Food Programme halves number of aid recipients in West Bank

The World Food Programme said it is to cut the number of people receiving assistance in the occupied West Bank by half owing to a lack of funding. The "difficult decision" means 200,000 of the 400,000 people the WFP has been helping will continue …

The charts that show the havoc El Nino is set to wreak across the world

This year's rapidly intensifying, climate change-fuelled "super" El Niño is on course to be the strongest on record – and potentially the most powerful in centuries. "We should be clear that this is an unprecedented event", said …

El Niño poses multiple risks to Sri Lanka’s food security

Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. Early planning is needed more than ever to ensure the country’s food security Sri Lanka has to manage its …

Inklings | WFP defends new 5-year Palantir deal to staff

The World Food Programme is standing by its partnership with Palantir, telling staff that the new deal with the controversial military contractor will save the organisation millions of dollars. But some WFPers have questions. Inklings explores how aid …

Stakeholders advocate rice fortification to tackle hunger

Agriculture  ​‌‌‌‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍⁠‌‍‍‍‌​ STAKEHOLDERS have called for expanded food fortification, particularly rice, to address micronutrient deficiencies and hidden hunger in Nigeria. A Food Safety and Quality Officer with the World Food Programme (WFP), Mr …

WFP boosts maternal and child nutrition project in Holguín

The Nutrivida project, led by the World Food Programme (WFP) with support from the Government of Canada and UNICEF, seeks to improve maternal and child well-being in Cuba by expanding access to diverse, nutritious, high-quality foods. The initiative is …

Funding shortfall forces the World Food Programme to cut food assistance by half in the West Bank

Photo: WFP/Hugh Rutherford. WFP, in collaboration with UNRWA, has been delivering food parcels to Bedouin communities in Area C. Recently, Um Al Khair families transitioned to a hybrid assistance model combining food vouchers and in-kind parcels, …

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SRD Check for SASSA R370 arrives on iOS and Android with data-free checking, offline results, family ID storage and plain-English reasons for declined months CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SASSA-Status.web.za …

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Business Card Binder Market Positioned For Sustained Growth A t6% CAGR Through 2030

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Calendar Refill Desk Market To Reach $1.46 Billion By 2030 Driven By Expanding Industry Demand

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Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Travel Insurance Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $4.57 Bn By 2030

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Biliary Atresia Therapeutics Market To Reach $1.53 Billion By 2030 Driven By Expanding Industry Demand

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Binder Pocket Zipper Market Growth Accelerates As Industry Expected To Reach $2.45 Billion By 2030

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Global Biological Age And Longevity Diagnostics Market Entering High-Growth Phase According To Latest Research

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Global Bioprocessing Supplies Market Size Forecast To Cross $12.35 Billion By 2030

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Blood Bank Refrigerator Market Size To Reach $1.71Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 6.8%

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Brain Training Apps Market Forecast To Hit $21.09Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

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AI-Powered Personalized Nutrition And Metabolomics Platform Market Size to Reach 0.12 Billion by 2030 with 12 CAGR

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Artificial Intelligence In Manufacturing And Supply Chain Market Size To Reach $27.66Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 27.4%

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Artificial Intelligence-Powered Demand Forecasting Market Forecast To Hit $15.88 Bn By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

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Automotive Data Monetization Platforms Market Positioned For Sustained Growth A t28.2% CAGR Through 2030

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