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16 November 2017
WFP Condemns Destruction Of Humanitarian Food Supplies in Eastern Ghouta Area of Syria
ROME – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is extremely concerned by the destruction this week of food intended for hungry people in the besieged enclave of Eastern Ghouta, about 15 kilometres from the Syrian capital, Damascus. The food was destroyed during fighting inside the enclave when food distribution points belonging to one of WFP’s local partners in Duma were hit. Fortunately, no people were in the buildings at the time of the strikes.
16 November 2017
UN leaders appeal for immediate lifting of humanitarian blockade in Yemen – lives of millions are at risk
Statement by WFP Executive Director David Beasley, UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, and WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Climate Change
15 November 2017
New WFP Report Examines How Climate Change Drives Hunger
BONN – A compelling new report about the impact of climate change on global food security has been launched by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Government of Sweden.
14 November 2017
WFP And Government Of Mozambique Explore Innovative Approaches To Disaster Response
MAPUTO –The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the National Institute of Disaster Management are developing a common framework for the effective use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology (commonly known as drones) for emergency response in the country. 13 November 2017
WFP Welcomes France’s Renewed Support For Vulnerable Families In Gaza
JERUSALEM – A contribution of €900,000 from France has enabled the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide much-needed food assistance and nutrition support to more than 20,000 people in Gaza for three months
13 November 2017
WFP Concerned about High Malnutrition Rates among Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar
COX’S BAZAR – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is redoubling its efforts to address malnutrition among refugees in Cox’s Bazar but warns that a broader effort is needed because clean water, toilets and health facilities are just as vital as food in effectively tackling malnutrition.
9 November 2017
Life-saving Chinese contribution to WFP’s efforts in Niger to support victims of Boko Haram crisis
Niamey – The people of China made a much-needed contribution of $1 million USD to contribute to WFP’s emergency operations that aim to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable in the Diffa region, including refugees, returnees, host populations and internally displaced persons.
9 November 2017
Republic Of Korea Contribution Provides WFP Food Assistance For Syrian Refugees In Iraq
BAGHDAD – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution of US$1.5 million from the Republic of Korea that will provide food assistance for some 30,000 vulnerable Syrian refugees in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for two months.
8 November 2017
Russia Debt-For-Development Initiative to support School Meals in Mozambique
ROME – An innovative debt-swap initiative between the Russian Federation and Mozambique has unlocked a commitment of US$40 million, which will be used by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support the Government of Mozambique to provide school meals for 150,000 children in Mozambique over the next five years.
6 November 2017
Harvest Season Provides Meagre Respite to South Sudan’s Hunger Crisis
ROME/JUBA - The current harvest season in South Sudan will not end the hunger crisis as conflict persists in most of the country and hyperinflation puts food out of reach for many, according to the updated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) released today by the Government of South Sudan, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, UN Children’s Fund, the World Food Programme, and other humanitarian partners.
