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WFP Seeks Emergency Funds to Prevent Ration Cuts for Over 1 Million Rohingya
Mar 8, 2025Food aid for more than a million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is in danger due to a significant funding shortage for the UN World Food Programme’s (WFP) emergency response efforts in Bangladesh. A critical funding shortfall... -
WFP and MoDMR Launch State of Anticipatory Action Report, Calling for Urgent Enhancements to Combat Climate Change in Bangladesh
Jan 31, 2025This week, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR) released the “State of Anticipatory Action 2024” report, highlighting the transformative potential of anticipatory action (AA) in disaster... -
The Republic of Korea Steps Up Support to the World Food Programme’s Food Assistance for Rohingya in Bangladesh
Nov 25, 2024With a fresh donation of US$2 million, the Republic of Korea has increased its assistance to the UN World Food Programme (WFP). WFP was able to contact about 76,000 Rohingya and give them a full ration... -
Ukraine says detains local WFP volunteer for aiding Russia
Oct 29, 2024A Ukrainian man who was volunteering with the UN’s World Food Programme was arrested by Kyiv on Monday for allegedly helping Russian forces in the country’s east. Since Russian armies invaded Ukraine in 2022, Ukraine has... -
WFP calls for full access to Sudan amid looming famine
Oct 29, 2024Given that starvation is a real threat in Sudan, the World Food Programme has urged the parties involved in the conflict to provide the organisation complete access. Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in conflict... -
Rice Donation from Republic of Korea Provides a Major Boost to WFP’s Food Assistance for Rohingya in Bangladesh
Jul 16, 2024The World Food Programme (WFP) has received a significant rice donation from the Republic of Korea (ROK) for its lifesaving assistance for the Rohingya population in Bangladesh. Today, an official handover ceremony of 15,000 MT of... -
WFP Mobilizes the Biggest Anticipatory Action as Jamuna River Rises Critically
Jul 12, 2024The World Food Programme (WFP) has activated anticipatory action measures as water levels in the Jamuna River approach critical levels. This proactive response aims to mitigate the impact of the impending floods on vulnerable communities. This... -
WFP Supports Recovery Efforts of Communities Affected by Cyclone Remal in Southern Bangladesh
Jul 5, 2024In support of the government-led response to Cyclone Remal, the World Food Programme (WFP) has been engaging with affected communities through its cash-for-work programme to bolster their recovery and rebuilding efforts. Since June 25, nearly 6,000... -
WFP Provides Emergency Food Assistance for Population Affected by Floods in Northeast Bangladesh
Jun 29, 2024The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are providing emergency assistance to communities affected by the severe flooding in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts in northeast Bangladesh. Starting 27 June, WFP’s Sylhet Field Office, in support of... -
50 aid workers lost lives on humanitarian duty in Ethiopia in 2024: WFP
Jun 18, 2024According to information released by the UN World Food Program (WFP), 50 relief workers died in Ethiopia in 2024 while performing their humanitarian duties. In a late-Sunday Ethiopia country brief, the World Food Program (WFP) stated...
