ROME/GAZA – The World Food Programme (WFP) has begun scaling up its operations in Gaza, as the ceasefire paves the way for humanitarian agencies to reach vulnerable populations that have been cut off from vital aid in the war-torn territory.
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The UN World Food Programme warned today that refugees in Ethiopia are at risk of rising hunger as critical funding shortages force cuts to food rations.
Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), experienced a mild stroke this week. She is recovering well and is expected to make a full recovery. Executive Director McCain will travel home to Arizona to focus on her recuperation and plans to return to WFP’s headquarters in Rome once her doctors have cleared her to resume work.
ADAMAWA, Nigeria– As floodwaters rise across parts of Nigeria, the World Food Programme (WFP) is expanding its Anticipatory Action (AA) in Adamawa State in an effort to reduce the humanitarian impact of flooding and support early recovery in vulnerable communities.
Amid unprecedented humanitarian needs and funding gaps, Park to raise awareness and mobilize support for millions of families facing hunger around the world
ROME – The UN World Food Programme (WFP) today announced Ashley Park—a Grammy, Tony and Critics Choice award nominated actress, singer and Broadway star known for her global hit Netflix show, Emily in Paris—as its newest Goodwill Ambassador. Park will leverage her voice and platform to advocate on behalf of the more than 300 million people facing severe hunger globally, with a focus on disproportionately impacted women and children.
PORT SUDAN, Sudan – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of JPY 400 million (approximately US$2.7 million) from the Government of Japan. This vital funding will enable WFP to provide school meals in Sudan, which help to increase school attendance and boost learning outcomes.
DHAKA, Bangladesh – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a timely contribution of Japanese Yen (JPY) 500 million (approximately USD 3.4 million) from the Government of Japan to support its lifesaving assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities.
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns today that millions in Somalia are at risk of worsening hunger and malnutrition as critical funding shortfalls have forced the agency to reduce the number of people it supports with lifesaving emergency food assistance in Somalia by over two-thirds.
AMMAN – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed His Excellency Mr. ASARI Hideki, the Ambassador of Japan to Jordan, on a visit to Azraq refugee camp reaffirming Japan’s steadfast support for WFP’s humanitarian operations in the country.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today that rising violence by armed groups in Haiti’s capital is restricting humanitarian access and pushing families deeper into hunger as extreme funding shortfalls force WFP to slash rations and suspend programmes.
KABUL, Afghanistan - One month since a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August—followed by a series of subsequent tremors that compounded the devastation—the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) continues to rapidly deliver food assistance to affected communities and support logistics for the broader humanitarian response.
DUSHANBE – The Government of Tajikistan, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of the Republic of Korea have completed the reconstruction of two schools in Rasht and Tojikobod districts, which were damaged by an earthquake this year.
KAMPALA – The Government of Ireland has announced a contribution of EUR 4.5 million (USD 5.3 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Uganda, to strengthen the resilience of communities in Karamoja and refugee-hosting regions. This renewed partnership combines food assistance, school feeding, livelihoods, and social protection activities to support approximately 1 million vulnerable refugees and Ugandans.
Kigali, Rwanda– The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today signed a grant arrangement worth USD 1.2 million to support sustainable agriculture and youth employment in Rwanda’s Gatsibo District. A signing ceremony took place in Kigali, with Jinhwa Kim, KOICA Country Director, and Kaori Ura, WFP Rwanda Deputy Country Director.
CUENCA, Ecuador – The UN World Food Programme (WFP) announced today the appointment of Carolina Sánchez, a renowned chef from Cuenca and the first Ecuadorian to receive a Michelin star, as a High-Level Supporter.
NEW YORK, USA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) today signed a strategic agreement providing US$10 million in flexible funding over two years to rapidly deploy lifesaving assistance wherever hunger strikes - from sudden emergencies to neglected, protracted crises worldwide.
NEW YORK / ANKARA – On the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Republic of Türkiye reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the fight against global hunger.
KABUL – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan welcomes a EUR 4 million (US$4.6 million) contribution from the European Union for the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) in Afghanistan. This funding will ensure UNHAS remains operational, maintaining a crucial link for the safe movement of aid workers and the delivery of essential relief supplies to some of Afghanistan’s most remote communities.
MANILA – The Government of the Philippines passed the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Bill, a groundbreaking measure that institutionalizes anticipatory action as part of the country’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework.
BEIRUT – A ministerial delegation from Lebanon is participating in the Second School Meals Coalition Global Summit, hosted under the high patronage of the President of Brazil on 18–19 September 2025 that brings together leaders from member states, UN agencies, international financial institutions, NGOs, philanthropies, research organizations and other partners.
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – The World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on supporting vulnerable households from six regions of Madagascar in producing enough food, withstanding future shocks, and working towards self-sufficiency, in line with the country’s national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.
KABUL – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), with support from the European Union (EU), hosted the first in a series of workshops on food safety standards in Kabul from 15 – 16 September. The training, which focused on dried fruits and nuts, brought together key stakeholders including the Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Afghan Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Afghan exporters and food safety experts.
ROME – Recent escalations by the Houthi de facto authorities are intolerable. The arbitrary detention of WFP and United Nations staff members, forced entry into UN offices, destruction and seizure of property, and coerced actions against national staff are unacceptable and have severely compromised the ability of WFP and other UN and humanitarian organizations to reach vulnerable communities in northern Yemen.
