From 8kg food rations to 1,000kg harvests: A refugee’s journey to self-relianceIn Uganda’s Bidibidi refugee settlement, people struggle to survive on the dwindling food rations they receive. Defying the odds of a harsh…1d agoA response icon21d agoA response icon2
Sowing seeds of resilience in NamibiaIn Namibia’s drought-stricken region of Oshikoto, Elise Amadhila has built a thriving farm, defying the odds.Jul 1Jul 1
Published inWorld Food Programme InsightIncreased needs and reduced funding affect WFP’s refugee response in BurundiWhen funding falls short, refugees are often the first to suffer. Unable to work and with no opportunity to return home, they rely on food…Jun 20A response icon1Jun 20A response icon1
A grandmother’s resolve to feed her family in drought-stricken NamibiaThe worst drought Taimi has seen in 20 years put incredible strain on her and other Namibian farmers — but hope is slowly returning.May 14May 14
Locally sourced school meals support Burundi’s students and farmersSelling produce to local schools gives farmers a stable income — and their children, nutritious meals.May 8May 8
Uganda: Refugee influx, limited funding strains WFP responseWithout US$50 million in fresh support, one million people could lose food assistanceApr 3A response icon1Apr 3A response icon1
School meals brighten children’s futuresIn Uganda’s Karamoja region, WFP’s school meals are improving education outcomes for children like Janet.Mar 9Mar 9
How Radio Saves Lives in SomaliaFor Somalis, FM radio provides more than news updates and information. It is an effective tool of mass communication to disseminate…Feb 19Feb 19
Beekeeping ‘hustle’ helps Kenyan family thrive in a changing climateIncreasingly frequent droughts have worsened food insecurity in Kenya. They are also endangering the pastoral way of life, as herder…Feb 7A response icon1Feb 7A response icon1
From crisis to safety: WFP supports Sudanese refugees in making a fresh start in RwandaHundreds of Sudanese asylum seekers have found shelter from war and hunger at a settlement in eastern RwandaJan 27Jan 27
