The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) – considered the world’s largest humanitarian organisation – was at the forefront of the global response to the devastating Ethiopian Famine of 1984 and 1985, ...

The following is the transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 31, 2025. ED O'KEEFE: We go ...

ROME (AP) — The United Nations' food aid agency said Wednesday that severe funding cuts from its top donors are especially hurting its operations in six countries and warned that nearly 14 million ...

The International Rescue Committee estimates that worldwide, countries with about 11% of the world’s population account for a staggering 82% of people needing humanitarian aid. William Brangham spoke ...

The United Nations World Food Programme issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that the world is experiencing an intensifying hunger crisis. They attributed this to a severe gap between available ...

The United Nations formally declared famine in Gaza this past week and warned that over 500,000 people are facing catastrophic starvation. The executive director of the U.N.'s World Food Programme, ...

The familiar sounds, smells and tastes of holiday meal preparation are starting to fill many kitchens across Greater Philadelphia communities — but unfortunately not all. For some households still ...