Tag Archives: World Food Programme

Ukraine fighting escalates, food needs grow

Fighting has intensified in the Eastern Ukraine between government forces and pro-Russian rebels. The country is also plunging deeper into a hunger crisis.

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The Forgotten Wars in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq

There is a terrifying enemy threatening civilians in war-torn Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq. This is another foe besides the Taliban, Al Qaeda, the Syrian regime or ISIS.

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Heavy floods strike Malawi, food aid needed

Massive flooding has struck the African nation of Malawi and humanitarian aid is urgently needed.

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New year dawns with hunger crisis in Ukraine

As we head into the new year, a hunger crisis continues to grow in war-torn Ukraine. The government and pro-Russian rebels continue to battle in the Eastern Ukraine.

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My Cleveland Plain Dealer article on the Iraq Hunger Crisis

The Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper just published my opinion piece on the Iraq hunger crisis.

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My History News Network feature article

My article The Bright Idea They Had in 1953 that Changed the World appears this week at the History News Network.

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UK makes holiday gift to Sudan

The United Kingdom made a holiday gift to Sudan this week.

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China to use internet to help WFP fight Ebola

Technology can be a vital tool in the fight against the Ebola virus. The China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) is launching an online fundraiser with Tencent, a major internet company.

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Food for education is freedom for children

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) made a special announcement today. A donation from Germany of US $ 30 million will provide food for millions of hungry Yemenis.

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Roundup of funding shortages for UN hunger relief

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the lead agency fighting hunger, requires voluntary donations for its aid missions. Without these contributions they cannot feed the hungry in Syria, Iraq, South Sudan and many other countries in need.

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