26 May 2020 WFP provides emergency food assistance to families affected by mudslide DUSHANBE – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) distributed this week one-month food assistance for more than 9,500 people affected by mudslide in Khatlon Region’s Khuroson District. Food Security Tajikistan
22 May 2020 Gran Canaria renews support to Sahrawi refugee ALGIERS/MADRID – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of €1 million (US$1.1 million) from the Cabildo (governing council) of Gran Canaria in Spain to support food assistance for Sahrawi refugees in camps in Tindouf, Algeria.
20 May 2020 As the impacts of climate and COVID-19 intensify, WFP helps the Government to assist flood-affected people LUSAKA – While ramping up its efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has begun delivering relief food assistance to more than a quarter of a million vulnerable people heavily impacted by recent flash flooding. Climate Food Security Health emergencies Zambia
19 May 2020 Japan and WFP partner to fight malnutrition in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM – The Japanese government has contributed US$1.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support the implementation of the four-year Boresha Lishe nutrition project in rural areas of central Tanzania. Health emergencies Nutrition Japan United Republic of Tanzania
19 May 2020 WFP and Government of Bangladesh deliver high-energy biscuits to school children affected by COVID-19 school closures DHAKA - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is working with the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education to distribute take-home food rations to nearly 3 million school children across Bangladesh who are missing out on their school meals due to school closures caused by the spread of the Coronavirus. Health emergencies Nutrition School feeding Bangladesh
19 May 2020 Food donation from the U.S. helps children stay in school and learning: in times of COVID-19, school lunches more important than ever Vientiane – Rice and lentils donated by the United States arrived in Laos this week and was received by the U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR, Dr. Peter M. Haymond today at WFP’s Vientiane warehouse. Food Security Health emergencies School feeding Lao People's Democratic Republic United States of America
19 May 2020 Hunger could double in East Africa and the Horn in months as coronavirus spreads NAIROBI – The dire socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic may more than double the number of hungry people in East Africa and the Horn over the next three months, a report from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has found. Food Security Health emergencies Ethiopia Somalia Burundi Djibouti Kenya Rwanda South Sudan Uganda Eritrea
18 May 2020 France helps WFP to provide food to vulnerable families in Gaza Jerusalem – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a €250,000 contribution from France to provide essential food for the poorest and most food insecure non-refugee populations in the Gaza Strip. Food Security Refugees and migration Resilience Palestine France
15 May 2020 Accra hosts regional COVID-19 response hub to maintain life-saving operations in Africa as coronavirus spreads ACCRA – A regional humanitarian response hub in Ghana, established by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to facilitate COVID-19 response efforts is now fully operational, with the first flights taking off on 14 May. The Accra regional hub is part of a global hub-and-spokes system of air links for dispatching essential medical and humanitarian cargo and transporting health workers to the front lines of the pandemic. Health emergencies Logistics and delivery networks Ghana
15 May 2020 WFP launches international passenger air service for humanitarian and health workers in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM – On 15 May, a passenger flight ferrying humanitarian and health workers into Tanzania is set to arrive from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. This is the first flight of its kind since commercial air services were suspended in Tanzania in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus Health emergencies Logistics and delivery networks United Republic of Tanzania
14 May 2020 Joint Statement on Libya OCHA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP, WHO, IOM (New York/Geneva/Rome, 13 May 2020) Conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic present a significant threat to life in Libya. The health and safety of the country’s entire population are at risk. Conflicts Health emergencies Logistics and delivery networks Libya
13 May 2020 UNHCR and WFP extend assistance net to cover displaced and refugee families affected by pandemic BAGHDAD – The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are stepping up their collaboration to help meet the essential needs of vulnerable people in Iraq. WFP has worked with UNHCR and partners to identify an additional 35,000 Syrian refugees and 10,000 people displaced by conflict who will be included in WFP food assistance programmes to help them cope with the impact of COVID-19. Health emergencies Refugees and migration Iraq
11 May 2020 Japan and WFP provide emergency food assistance to newly displaced people in Mali BAMAKO – The Government of Japan has contributed US$3 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide urgent food assistance to 100,000 newly displaced persons and host communities affected by conflict and intercommunal violence in northern and central Mali. Food Security Refugees and migration Mali
11 May 2020 Canada supports WFP in helping vulnerable Palestinian families cope with increased hardship JERUSALEM – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution of CAD$6 million (approximately US$4.3 million) from the Government of Canada to provide much-needed food assistance to Palestinians facing hardship in Gaza and the West Bank. Food Security Health emergencies Resilience Canada Palestine
7 May 2020 UN issues $6.7 billion appeal to protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries. The UN’s Humanitarian Chief, Mark Lowcock, has called for swift and determined action to avoid the most destabilizing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as he releases a $6.7 billion appeal and an updated global plan to fight coronavirus in fragile countries. Executive Director Funding Health emergencies
7 May 2020 Germany, Ministry of Agriculture and WFP work together to build resilient communities in Mali BAMAKO – As the world braces for the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 health pandemic, Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to the long-term improvement of livelihoods and food security in Mali through an EUR 11 million contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme’s life-changing activities in the country Climate Partnerships Resilience Germany Mali
6 May 2020 Japan pledges US$14.8 million to provide food assistance in Zimbabwe HARARE – The Government of Japan today announced an additional US$14.8 million in funding to meet the essential food security needs of vulnerable populations in Zimbabwe through the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ).
5 May 2020 Switzerland contributes CHF 1.8 million to assist Sahrawi refugees families in Algeria ALGIERS – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a contribution of CHF 1.8 million (US$ 1.9 million) from the Government of Switzerland that will help cover the basic food needs of thousands of Sahrawi refugee families and support WFP’s school feeding programme. Funding Refugees and migration Resilience Algeria Switzerland
4 May 2020 The United Arab Emirates supports the establishment of a global humanitarian lifeline to nations most exposed to COVID-19 ROME / ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE), in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has launched an international air bridge operation that will provide a lifeline of essential health and humanitarian supplies to nations around the world grappling with the impact of COVID-19. Health emergencies Logistics and delivery networks Partnerships United Arab Emirates
2 May 2020 COVID-19: Humanitarian air deliveries to Africa ramped up with dispatch from UN's new cargo hub in Belgium ROME/LIÈGE – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has kick-started a network of global logistics hubs that will support the entire aid community and ensure the delivery of vital medical and humanitarian supplies to developing countries at a time when commercial air transport is at a virtual standstill. Health emergencies Logistics and delivery networks Partnerships Burkina Faso Democratic Republic of the Congo Belgium Ghana
1 May 2020 New guidelines provide roadmap for safe reopening of schools NEW YORK/PARIS/ROME, 30 April 2020 – UNESCO, UNICEF, WFP and World Bank today issued new guidelines on the safe reopening of schools amidst ongoing closures affecting nearly 1.3 billion students worldwide. Health emergencies Partnerships School feeding
30 April 2020 Japan helps strengthen communities' resilience in South Sudan JUBA - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$3.1 million contribution from the Government of Japan to help strengthen communities’ resilience to food shocks as South Sudan braces for tough times ahead. Food Security Funding Partnerships Japan South Sudan
30 April 2020 WFP launches a global humanitarian hub in China to support efforts against COVID -19 BEIJING - The first consignment of humanitarian cargo consisting of COVID-19 medical supplies is scheduled to arrive today at a Global Humanitarian Hub in Guangzhou, from where it will be shipped to other UN hubs worldwide, as well as directly to affected countries and regions. Established earlier this month by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), with support from the Government of China, the hub will support the global COVID-19 emergency response for the international community, including the UN, national governments and other humanitarian partners. Health emergencies Logistics and delivery networks Partnerships Private sector China
29 April 2020 Futures of 370 million children in jeopardy as school closures deprive them of school meals – UNICEF and WFP ROME/NEW YORK – As the COVID-19 crisis pushes up levels of hunger among the global poor, the World Food Programme and UNICEF are urging national governments to prevent devastating nutrition and health consequences for the 370 million children missing out on school meals amid school closures.
29 April 2020 European Union supports WFP food assistance in refugee camps in Algeria ALGIERS – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of €5.3 million (US$ 6 million) from the European Union (EU) in support of vital food assistance to Sahrawi refugee families living in Algeria.