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Central Africa: UNWFP delivers food aid to thousands displaced by violence in capital

Central Africa: UNWFP delivers food aid to thousands displaced by violence in capital

Oct 15, 2015, at 03:06 pm

New York, Oct 15 (IBNS): The World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Wednesday that aid workers have reached more than 30,000 newly displaced people in desperate need of food in the Central African Republic's capital, Bangui, where the situation remains "tense and volatile" after a new surge in violence.

Aid service in need of funds to continue life-saving work in Sudan: UNWFP

Aid service in need of funds to continue life-saving work in Sudan: UNWFP

Sep 05, 2015, at 03:44 pm

New York, Sep 5 (IBNS): A lack of funding in Sudan could have serious repercussions on the ground, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday, warning that the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service, which serves as a vital aid link in the country, needs nearly $10 million to remain operational.

Jordan: Head of UNWFP urges increased funding for Syrian refugees

Jordan: Head of UNWFP urges increased funding for Syrian refugees

Aug 13, 2015, at 02:16 pm

New York, Aug 13 (IBNS): The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has voiced concern over the deteriorating conditions of Syrian refugees now residing in Jordan amid funding shortfalls and urged the international donor community to ramp up financing for ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Middle Eastern country.

Myanmar: UN food agency delivers aid to 82,000 people in flooded areas

Myanmar: UN food agency delivers aid to 82,000 people in flooded areas

Aug 06, 2015, at 03:01 pm

New York, Aug 6 (IBNS):The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday announced that it has delivered aid to 82,000 people in the most flood-affected parts of western Myanmar, and is now working to reach 200,000 people.New York, Aug 6 (IBNS):The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday announced that it has delivered aid to 82,000 people in the most flood-affected parts of western Myanmar, and is now working to reach 200,000 people.