WFP statement on the arbitrary detention of aid workers in Yemen
News release | 16 September 2025
We are the largest humanitarian organization saving and changing lives worldwide
We bring life-saving relief in emergencies and use food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impacts of climate change.
WFP in numbers
- 319 Million people facing acute hunger
- Over 124 Million people fed by WFP in 2024
- US$5.7B WFP needs to reach the most vulnerable people
Our work
Our presence in over 120 countries and territories includes a broad range of activities to save and change lives, with the ultimate goal of a world with zero hunger
