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High-level donor conference convened by UN hears millions are at risk of starvation without immediate intervention

‘People affected by the climate crisis do not have the luxury to wait until the world’s changed course on greenhouse gas emissions’

Agency needs US$200 million to continue operations to end of the year

As the country stands on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe, Afghans need us more than ever

9 highlights from WFP staff around the world speak of a year of saving and changing lives

Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen braced for ‘starvation and death’, says FAO and WFP study

State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 points to rising hunger worldwide

WFP needs cash injection to stave off starvation in 43 countries

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

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

WFP races to pre-position food, supporting especially women and girls

Freerice.com aims to empower and engage young people to learn more about issues such as hunger, sustainability and gender equality

Insurance from WFP helps families to buy food, meet their immediate needs and rebuild their lives

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

‘Gender-based violence must be a key priority in all humanitarian response plans’

Increased costs set to affect World Food Programme operations and impact the most vulnerable well beyond Ukraine’s borders

Competition highlights vital role of health and nutrition programmes in protecting children from the effects of the multiple crises we are facing – and this is how you can help

In neighbouring countries, WFP is reaching new arrivals with food assistance, but upcoming rains and shrinking funds threaten the response

The World Food Programme urgently needs US$437 million to respond and save lives in the region over the next six months

Six months into Sudan's conflict, WFP's Head of Communications there describes the heartache and loss it has wrought

Securing supply corridors and a pause in hostilities to enable safe humanitarian access are critical to save lives as conflict shows no sign of letting up

Humanitarian groups are warning that millions will need food assistance this year. Here is a breakdown of what is driving the situation — and the solutions

Training in handling harvests to reduce spoiling is ushering subsistence farming towards agribusiness

UN bodies and humanitarian organizations warn donors that failing to invest $2bn could have devastating consequences

As hunger peaks in the East African country, how much do you know about the continuing crisis?