India’s food response as ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ Its journey from chronic food shortage to surplus producer partnering the WFP has lessons for the developing world The Hindu · Mar 30, 2022
With Ukraine farmers on frontlines, U.N. food chief warns of 'devastation' The U.N. food chief warned on Tuesday that the war in Ukraine was threatening to devastate the World Food Programme's efforts to feed some 125 million people globally because Ukraine had gone "from the breadbasket of the world to breadlines." Reuters · Mar 29, 2022
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: No let up in attacks on Chernihiv Russia-Ukraine news from March 30: Ukrainian officials say attacks on Chernihiv have not eased despite Russian pledge. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2022
A life of isolation for Syrian refugees in Jordan’s Azraq camp Opened in 2014, the remote refugee camp was built in response to overcrowding at Zaatari, Jordan’s largest facility. Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2022
The poor help the desperate: Moldova struggles to aid its fleeing neighbours One of Europe’s poorest nations has taken in 370,000 Ukrainian refugees so far, but as fighting intensifies president Maia Sandu has called for financial help The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2022
World’s food supply faces ‘disaster upon catastrophe’ because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine World Food Programme boss says ‘if you think we’ve got hell on earth now, just get ready’, writes Andrew Buncombe The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022
Ukraine war's spillover swamps poor countries still reeling from Covid-19 Over the past 120 years, a Beirut bakery has survived civil war, Lebanon's financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. Fighting in Ukraine, disrupting food and energy supplies world-wide, may soon put it out of business. Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2022
UN famine experts warn of ‘disaster upon catastrophe’ as Russia invasion imperils ‘world’s breadbasket’ World Food Programme boss says ‘if you think we’ve got hell on earth now, just get ready’, writes Andrew Buncombe The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
US Lawmakers Push for Global Food Aid Funding as UN Warns of Famine The United States must increase food aid to prevent millions of people starving as Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens global grain supplies, members of the US Senate's bipartisan hunger caucus said. Congress passed $13 billion in aid for Ukraine on March 9, but the $2.65 billion earmarked in the package… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022
U.S. lawmakers push for global food aid funding as UN warns of famine The United States must increase food aid to prevent millions of people starving as Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens global grain supplies, members of the U.S. Senate's bipartisan hunger caucus said. Reuters · Mar 23, 2022
Sudan: Russian influence and Ukraine war stir domestic tensions Officials courted Russian influence but the interference and the war in Ukraine are catalysing tensions back in Sudan. Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2022
World Food Programme says food supply chains 'falling apart' in Ukraine A World Food Programme (WFP) official said on Friday that food supply chains in Ukraine were collapsing, with key infrastructure such as bridges and trains destroyed by bombs and many grocery stores and warehouses empty. Reuters · Mar 18, 2022
‘Take from the hungry to feed the starving’: UN faces awful dilemma Agencies forced to cut back aid in Yemen, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Ethiopia despite growing need as funds go to Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022
Aid agencies race to get food supplies to Ukrainian cities at risk of siege Efforts to stock up Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro are under way as the wider repercussions of the conflict are felt in Yemen and Lebanon The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022
Reuters · Mar 17, 2022 A green island turns red: Madagascans struggle through long drought With precious few trees left to slow the wind in this once fertile corner of southern Madagascar, red sand is blowing everywhere: onto fields, villages and roads, and into the eyes of children waiting for food aid parcels.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022 Egypt Says Cooperation with African Partners a ‘Top Priority’ The Egyptian government views cooperation with African nations as a “top priority,” said Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, whose country concluded training workshops for 32 envoys from 11 African states, in addition to India, Armenia and Sri Lanka, in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP) through the Luxor Coordination Center…
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2022 War in Ukraine: More countries will ‘feel the burn’ as food and energy price rises fuel hunger, warns WFP Increased costs set to affect World Food Programme operations and impact the most vulnerable well beyond Ukraine’s borders
Reuters · Mar 4, 2022 WFP ramps up food aid to Ukraine amid reports of severe shortages The World Food Programme said on Friday it is ramping up food aid to war-torn Ukraine, citing reports of severe shortages of food and water in Kyiv, the capital, and the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2022 Middle Eastern Countries on Brink of Wheat Crisis Since the eruption of the Russian-Ukrainian tensions, fears have emerged that the global wheat and grain markets will be severely affected, given that the two countries secure an important part of global exports. Russia and Ukraine account for 29% of world wheat exports, 19% of corn exports, and 80% of…
The Hindu · Feb 12, 2022 India signs MoU to hand over wheat to WFP in Kandahar First aid convoy through Pakistan expected this month.
Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2022 In Sierra Leone’s swamps, female farmers make profits and peace After conflict with mining companies, some female farmers have adapted to work on an overlooked yet abundant ecosystem.
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022 WFP vows cooperation for Italy investigation of Congo deaths The World Food Program is pledging continued cooperation with Rome prosecutors after they indicated they would seek indictments against two U.N. employees in connection with the 2021 killing of the Italian ambassador to Congo and two others
Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2022 UN: 13 million face hunger in Horn of Africa as drought worsens WFP says three consecutive failed rainy seasons have decimated crops and forced families from their homes.
Reuters · Feb 8, 2022 Millions facing severe hunger in Horn of Africa - U.N. food agency The U.N. World Food Programme said on Tuesday that 13 million people across the Horn of Africa face severe hunger, calling for immediate assistance to avoid a repeat of a famine a decade ago that killed hundreds of thousands of people.
Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2022 Infographic: Hunger and food insecurity in maps and charts As many as 811 million people – 10 percent of the world’s population – go to bed hungry each night.