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Responding to Emergencies

“Triple Threat” Unfolding In Pakistan, Says WFP Chief

The loss of seeds, crops and incomes are the three threats for Pakistan now, said WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran on Tuesday after visiting one of the areas hit by devastating flooding. She called on the world to support Pakistan through the current crisis. View video

Food For Assets

Bolivia: Farmers Abandon Land As Drought Spreads Hunger

A long dry spell in the El Chaco region of southern Bolivia has decimated maize harvests, threatening an entire culture of indigenous corn growers with destitution. As thousands sell their land and move to the cities, WFP is helping to make staying on their farms a real option.

Nutrition

Niger Food Drive Reaches Village On The Edge Of Survival

A massive feeding campaign in drought-stricken Niger is under way. It started in a small village east of the capital. Amont these who came to receive food rations for their families were Hadiza, a mother of four, and Shaibou, a grandfather of 50. For both the food was a life-saver. View video

   

The Quote

We were very poor and struggled to put food on the table for the little ones. Now after the floods we have nothing at all – unless we get food given to us, we simply cannot eat.

       
       Ghulam Sughram

       a flood victim and mother of five
       who is receiving WFP food
       aid in Pakistan. Read more

 

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