YOKOHAMA-- “This is yet another testimony to Japan’s commitment to saving lives and to human security. We are truly grateful for this donation which allows WFP to save lives and support the food security of millions of people,” said Mohamed Saleheen, Director, WFP Japan and Korea Relations.

“The Horn of Africa crisis has been called the ‘children’s famine,’ for the number of young children suffering from acute malnutrition. The donation has come at a critical time, and thanks to Japan’s generous contribution and continued support, WFP will be able to address acute malnutrition and immense hunger needs in this unprecedented crisis.”

In the Horn of Africa, WFP has been providing vital food  to 7.7 million drought-affected people in the region. Japan’s funding will be used to purchase urgently needed food and nutrition supplies for the refugees and internally displaced persons, malnourished children, and vulnerable groups such as  elderly, pregnant women, and nursing mothers.

In Sudan and South Sudan, the donation will assist conflict-affected populations. This contribution marks Japan’s firm commitment to establishing human security, which was demonstrated in the Fourth Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD IV).

The breakdown of the contribution is as follows:

Ethiopia (JPY 580 million), Kenya (JPY 600 million), Somalia (JPY 310 million), Djibouti (JPY 210 million), Sudan (JPY 410 million), and South Sudan (JPY 200 million). 

So far this year, Japan’s contribution to WFP has reached a record high US$ 281.6 million.