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WFP looks back on a year of turmoil — and how our work helped to ease the fallout

LONG READ FEATURE: WFP’s Matthew Hollingworth looks back on 12 months of humanitarian operations in Ukraine and shares key concerns, achievements – and an urgent pitch to global leaders

One in three families struggling to secure food amidst the war

Highlights from WFP staff around the world speak of saving and changing lives in a year of unprecedented hunger

In the city of Sloviansk, residents count on WFP assistance and neighbourly bonds to cushion what may be the toughest winter of their lives.

WFP's Country Director talks about food's key role in building stability and the search for longer-term solutions

At key education summit, School Meals Coalition calls for billions to support vital safety net

The World Food Programme's regional chief, Corinne Fleischer, on why peace is the best long-term solution for the country and those around the world dependent on its grain.

Annual UN meetings backdropped by unprecedented hunger crisis

WFP and partners have helped to meet the energy needs of over 10 million people in 48 countries

How the World Food Programme uses every opportunity to assist people within the country and beyond

Maksym and Anastasiia welcome food assistance from the World Food Programme but worry about their children’s prospects as the country reels from ongoing conflict

Chartered vessel heading towards Horn of Africa marks a milestone as the World Food Programme fights famine amid a global food crisis

European Union backing continues to ensure the World Food Programme delivers critical humanitarian support for people affected by the ongoing conflict

Assistance from the World Food Programme brings a degree of security to people such as Adeline - but we need funds to continue our work

WFP and FAO among agencies warning 828 million people are hungry as war in Ukraine sends food, fuel and fertilizers prices rocketing

Cash from WFP and a generous Ukrainian town support families whose lives have been destroyed by conflict. WFP staffer Edward Johnson went to visit them.

The World Food Programme urgently needs US$426 million to reach six million food-insecure people over the next six months

After almost 15 million people were forced to flee their homes, WFP and partner staff have been providing emergency assistance to some of Ukraine's most vulnerable families.

Matthew Hollingworth, Emergency Coordinator for the World Food Programme in Ukraine, discusses the impact of the conflict and the challenges moving forward

Four years after the Security Council passed the landmark resolution 2417, World Food Programme Head of Emergencies Margot van der Velden explains why in a year of unprecedented hunger marking the anniversary is so important

WFP is using cash transfers in Ukraine and beyond to help relieve the essential needs of people affected by the global food crisis. Meanwhile, harvests from Ukrainian farms such as Andriy’s are failing to be shipped to the destinations where they are needed most.

World Food Programme executive director David Beasley calls for immediate investment and dialogue to release bottlenecked foods

Having survived the bombing of their home in Kharkiv, a couple who made it to safety - and World Food Programme support - with their boys tell their story

Just back from Odesa, the World Food Programme’s Head of Emergency Communications Jon Dumont reflects on the consequences of war for the Black Sea port and the countries that depend on its exports.