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16 September 2011
Japan Donated US$ 6.3 Million Towards WFP Programmes In Uganda

The United Nations World Food Programme thanked the Government of Japan today for a donation of US$6.3 million towards livelihood support programmes  in the Karamoja region.

Climate Change, Droughts, Emergencies
12 July 2011
Statement By The World Food Programme Executive Director Josette Sheeran On Hunger In The Horn Of Africa

The drought afflicting the Horn of Africa region has left millions at the mercy of hunger, threatening the livelihoods of farmers and pastoralists, and putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of children at risk.  Protecting the brains and bodies of young children, and pregnant and lactating women through special nutritional food is our top priority.


8 July 2011
WFP Expects Up To 10 Million Will Require Food Assistance In Drought - stricken Horn Of Africa

WFP Spokesman, David Orr, on his return from Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya this week: “I met Somali women and children who had walked for weeks to reach the safety of refugee camps in Kenya. 


8 July 2011
Stepping Up To The Horn (Joint FAO/WFP/Oxfam statement)

From mega-emergencies, such as the earthquake in Haiti or the floods in Pakistan, to headline-grabbing humanitarian crises, such as the conflicts in Cote d’Ivoire or Libya, the international community has stepped up to help those impacted by disaster and tragedy over the last few years. 

Droughts
29 June 2011
Statement By The World Food Programme Executive Director Josette Sheeran On Impact Of Horn Of Africa Drought

Desperate hunger is looming across the Horn of Africa and threatening the lives of millions who are struggling to survive in the face of rising food prices and conflict. 


22 June 2011
New WFP programmme to help address stunting

Through a new initiative in the desolate Karamoja region, WFP is helping protect young children from stunting so they can reach their full potential.

Livelihoods
29 April 2011
WFP expands livelihoods programme to help end dependency

In a bid to help end vulnerability in the impoverished Karamoja region, WFP is investing more in support of livelihoods.

Refugees and IDPs
8 April 2011
US contributes US$9 million to WFP

Through its Feed the Future initiative, the United States is providing support to a region with chronic food shortages and life-threatening malnutriton.

Droughts
2 April 2011
WFP Executive Director Says Drought, Rising Prices And Conflict Drive Over 5 Million Into Hunger In Horn

The number of hungry people in the Horn of Africa is growing and WFP aims to assist 5.2 million people as drought, rising food and fuel prices and conflict take their toll.  More and more people need help in the Horn and we’re now on high alert over the impact of the March to May long rains.

Procurement, Purchase for Progress
12 January 2011
Big increase in local food purchased by WFP in Uganda

Amount of locally-produced grain bought by WFP continues to rise - and Ugandan smallholders continue to benefit

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