WFP News Monitoring

Zimbabwe to get fair harvest, says WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has forecast a favorable harvest for Zimbabwe in the 2024/25 cropping season, bringing much-needed relief to the nation as rainfall patterns show improvement. This positive outlook follows the challenges of …

WFP: 3.5 Million Afghan Children at Risk of Malnutrition This Year

The World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has warned that an estimated 3.5 million children are likely to suffer from malnutrition this year. In a report released on Sunday, April 13, 2025, the organization stated that Afghanistan is currently facing …

3.5 Million Children in Afghanistan at risk of Malnutrition this year: WFP

Afghanistan is facing an unprecedented nutrition crisis, with nearly 3.5 million children under the age of five projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in the current year. This includes approximately 867,300 cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) …

Zim to get fair harvest: WFP

The projected good harvest comes at a time when the country is recovering from the dire effects of the recent El Nino-induced drought, which saw thousands of families being prone to poverty and hunger. THE United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has …

As U.S. Cuts Aid, WFP Warns of ‘Death Sentence’ for Afghan Women and Children

The World Food Programme (WFP), expressing concern over declining global aid—particularly from the United States—has warned that Afghan women and children are bearing the brunt of this crisis. On Thursday, April 10, the organization published a video on …

Jordan, WFP agreement to provide 'interest-free' loans to farmers, agri-projects — ACC

AMMAN — Director-General of the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) Mohammad Dogan said that the ACC agreement signed with the World Food Programme (WFP), which was recently approved by the Council of Ministers, represents a "qualitative" step …

World Food Programme wants to collaborate with Angola on food and nutritional security issues

According to a government statement, to which VerAngola had access, this intention was expressed by Carl Skau, deputy executive director and head of Operations at WFP, during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, held this Friday, …

Sudanese mark grim war milestone amid surging hunger, hopes for peace

Abu Sufian and his family count among millions of Sudanese uprooted by the war in their homeland - which is entering its third year. WFP/Leni Kinzli In Khartoum’s formerly bustling Sharq Al Nil neighbourhood, Abu Sufian once juggled several jobs to …

Myanmar junta faces accusations of obstructing earthquake aid to opposition-held zones

Myanmar’s military junta has been accused of blocking the delivery of international humanitarian aid to regions devastated by a recent powerful earthquake that are under the control of the opposition National Unity Government (NUG). The NUG alleges that …

School Feeding begins restructuring - 31-day arrears for caterers cleared

The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) Secretariat has begun a broader restructuring under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection.  The reforms, the secretariat said, were to decentralise operations, enhance …

PAM disburses K4.3m in drought relief to vulnerable households in Namwala

GIDEON NYENDWA OVER K4.3 million has been disbursed to 3,642 vulnerable households in Namwala District under a two-month Drought Emergency Response Project led by the Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM). The project has support from the World Food …

Zambia: Govt cuts red tape to spur uptake in solar energy projects

Zambia is looking to speed up investment in the solar energy market by significantly reducing the time it takes to approve project applications. The country’s Ministry of Energy announced on Sunday (13 April) that it has reduced the approval period for …

A British billionaire funded therapeutic food production amid USAID 'craziness.' It won't be enough

NEW YORK (AP) — This “yo-yo” of a year continues for America's nutritional peanut paste manufacturers, nonprofits that have found their lifesaving food packets disrupted by the U.S. State Department's sudden pause in foreign assistance. Georgia- …

Israel’s aggressive blockade pushes over two million Palestinians to the brink of famine!

AS ISRAEL’S second total blockade stretches into its second month, more than two million Palestinians are being pushed to the brink of famine. Hunger is consuming the Gaza Strip. The siege has created the longest uninterrupted period of deprivation since …

Nigeria Secures $30bn Agric Investment in Two Years

53 Daniel Adaji Nigeria has secured nearly $30bn in agricultural investments over the past two years. From sugar to sesame, the federal government has signed deals with countries including China, Brazil, France, and India, all aimed at modernizing …

Kyrgyzstan ramps up climate resilience with international conference on early warning systems

To address the growing threat of climate-related natural disasters, Kyrgyzstan convened an International Scientific and Practical Conference aimed at enhancing the country’s early warning and disaster monitoring capabilities.  Organized by the Ministry of …

Catholic doctor haunted by work in Gaza: 'Every day I relive what I saw'

Dr. Greg Shay knew he might not return alive from Gaza. His wife Linda begged him not to go. His children staged an intervention over the phone, their voices heavy with desperation.  The 70-year-old retired San Francisco pediatric pulmonologist decided he …

CARICOM, WFP launch Real-Time Food Security Monitoring Dashboard

World Food Program USA Accepts Bitcoin and Dogecoin Donations After Funding Cuts

The World Food Program USA is now accepting donations in more than 80 cryptocurrencies. That includes the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC, but also allows for donations in ApeCoin, BONK, and Dogecoin. The partnership is part of WFP USA's wider …

VetComm Secures $2 Billion in Lifetime VA Disability Compensation for Veterans in 2024

VetComm assisted more than 10,000 veterans in 2024, achieving a $2 billion total in disability compensation for its clients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping …

Recognize a Financial Educator Who Made a Difference

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Massachusetts Financial Educators Council (MFEC) Advisory Board, led by founding member Ellis Cropper, invites nominations for this year’s Financial Educators Day Awards. These …

Navigating Will Contests: LegalMatch Offers Essential Support

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the midst of a loved one passing away, the distribution of their estate can create unforeseen issues. Contesting a will can arise when a beneficiary or beneficiaries challenge the …

Renowned Physicist Dr. Young Suh Kim Honored By Close Up Radio in the Field of Science

Close Up Radio honors one of our most respected guests, Dr. Young Suh Kim BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How do the orbits of the hydrogen atom appear to you while you are in motion? Einstein asked this …

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $460,000 IN SUMMER GRANTS TO 21 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Funding Support Vital Summer Programming Across Palm Beach and Martin Counties WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has awarded $460,000 in …

Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Launches First Phase of New Victim Notification Software – MyVoice

MyVoice is a trauma-informed tool designed to provide better notification services to victims of crime. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) is proud to announce the …

BMG Money Welcomes Robert Mahnke as New Chief Legal Officer

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BMG Money today announced the appointment of Robert Mahnke as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO), bringing expertise and experience to drive its legal strategy and support its broader …

Stonebwoy to Headline 2025 HoodTalk Music Festival Unity Edition at Independence Square in Accra on May 9

A Global Music and Humanitarian Movement Calling Artists Worldwide to Raise $14 Million for Pediatric Clinics in Ghana—Broadcast to Over 250 Countries ACCRA, GHANA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DreamChild Foundation presents the 2025 …

Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Mineral Detection Technology Publicly Disclosed

Pinpointing Precious Metals, Rare Earths, Oil, Gas & Water BOUGAINVILLE , PAPUA NEW GUINEA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a pioneering company in remote sensing of minerals, has unveiled its groundbreaking utilization …

Gary Green to Release Updated Edition of Landmark Book on Indian Gaming and Native Sovereignty

Updated Edition of “Osceola’s Revenge” to Chronicle Rise of $40B Indian Gaming Industry and Sovereignty Strategy NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gary Green, the iconic folksinger turned casino executive, is …

The Blue Luna Launches the Next Generation of Fashionable Self-Defense Accessories

The Blue Luna is re-defining the way safety and style intersect. BOSWELL, PA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Designed with modern individuals in mind, it offers peace of mind while seamlessly fitting into daily life. For …

في يوم اليتيم العربي تتكاتف الجهود بين صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام وشركائه لتمكين الشباب الأيتام

AMMAN, JORDAN, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- في يوم اليتيم العربي تتكاتف جهود صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام مع مجموعة من شركائه من مختلف القطاعات لإطلاق حملة لجمع التبرعات مشتركة بالتزامن مع يوم اليتيم العربي، الذي يصادف الجمعة الأولى من …

Global Leaders Convene in Istanbul for GSWY 2025: First Global Summit Advancing the UN Pact for the Future

A milestone gathering in Avcılar, Türkiye uniting global delegates to shape the future of international cooperation. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From April 7–11, 2025, more than 250 delegates from over 60 …

Sudan: Two years into the conflict, the world's largest humanitarian crisis now threatens regional stability

In South Sudan, the arrival of people fleeing Sudan’s conflict has put more pressure on already scarce resources, which is deepening local tensions and threatening the fragile peace South Sudan has struggled to maintain.   Nadia, a mother of five-year-old …

Weaving Happiness: World Happiness Foundation and Jaipur Rugs Unite for Artisan Well-Being and Global Harmony

The goal is to create a regenerative loop where artisans, their families, and communities experience well-being from the inside out. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful alliance rooted in purpose, the …

Fort Bend Women’s Center to Host Bon Voyage Boogie Fundraiser Event on June 28

SUGAR LAND , TX, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fort Bend Women’s Center has announced its upcoming fundraising event, Bon Voyage Boogie, taking place on Saturday, June 28, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Sugar Creek Country Club …

Pinyerd Disability Law, LLC, Highlights SSDI Program Eligibility and Advocacy for Nationwide Applicants

Pinyerd Disability Law, a firm specializing in Social Security Disability Insurance claims, emphasized the critical criteria for qualifying for SDDI benefits. INDIANAPOLIS , IN, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dateline: …

#AndaSeatEmpowersAll: Comfort Reimagined—Supporting Resilience with Every Adjusted Angle

#AndaSeatEmpowersAll: “This Is Where We Heal Together”—A Kaiser 4 for a Family That Games Through Pain SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AndaSeat Honors a Story of Strength with a Gift of Comfort In a gesture …

New England Amputee Soccer Returns to Gillette Stadium for Elite Showcase Match

Featuring US National Team stars, game to be held at New England Revolution and New England Patriots' home during Limb Loss And Limb Difference Awareness Month BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New England …

Legal Protections for Injured Workers in Louisiana’s Oil and Gas Industry

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The oil and gas industry remains one of Louisiana’s most vital economic sectors. It also continues to be one of the most hazardous for workers. From offshore platforms and …