The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says it needs US $ 70 million for the emergency response to the Ebola virus outbreak. WFP is distributing food in West African countries impacted by the spread of the deadly virus.
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Japan donates to feed refugees as crisis grows
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in a report released today, said a donation from Japan will feed refugees from the Central African Republic (CAR).
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Ebola outbreak: WFP rushes food aid to restricted areas
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is launching a relief mission to feed around 1 million people in countries affected by the deadly Ebola virus.
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Kerry warns of mass starvation in South Sudan
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry today warned that South Sudan is on the brink of famine. War between the South Sudanese government and opposition forces has destroyed food supplies, threatening millions with starvation.
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Burkina Faso: malnourished children may lose life-saving Plumpy’Sup
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said this week that its nutrition programs in Burkina Faso may cease because of low funding. This means hungry children will not receive Plumpy’Sup, a food that fights potentially deadly malnutrition.
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Food supplies for refugees in Cameroon dangerously low
By taking action now we can save refugees from starvation in Africa. This includes over 100,000 war victims from the Central African Republic (CAR) who have fled to Cameroon. Tragically, funding for humanitarian aid is low at a time when people need it the most.
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Refugees in Kenya days away from losing food rations
War victims from South Sudan have fled by the thousands to neighboring Kenya. These refugees have been receiving life-saving food aid at camps from the UN World Food Programme (WFP). But now tragically those food rations will be cut starting in August.
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Violence in Nigeria causing child hunger crisis
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is feeding thousands of Nigerians who have fled violence in their home country. The displaced persons have sought refuge in northeast Cameroon.
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UNICEF needs funds for South Sudan hunger emergency
As children starve in South Sudan, UNICEF is short on funds to provide them the life-saving treatment they desperately need.
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For hungry South Sudan, no independence to celebrate
South Sudan today marked the 3rd anniversary of its independence. For the citizens of the country, many who are displaced and starving, there was nothing to celebrate.
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Author William Lambers 