WFP scales up operations to reach millions in Sudan
2024-11-22
KHARTOUM – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up its operations in Sudan to reach millions of people facing severe hunger as the country grapples with a deepening humanitarian crisis.
The conflict in Sudan, which has been ongoing for years, has displaced millions of people and destroyed livelihoods. The country is also facing a severe economic crisis, which has led to high inflation and food shortages.
As a result, millions of people in Sudan are now facing severe hunger. WFP estimates that 15 million people are food insecure, including 6 million people who are facing emergency levels of hunger.
WFP is scaling up its operations to reach as many people as possible with food assistance. The agency is providing food rations to families, as well as cash assistance and nutrition support.
WFP is also working to improve access to food and nutrition for people in Sudan. The agency is rehabilitating roads and bridges, and providing fuel for trucks to transport food to remote areas.
“We are facing a huge challenge in Sudan, but we are determined to reach as many people as possible with food assistance,” said WFP Sudan Country Director Eric Kenfack. “We need the support of the international community to help us scale up our operations and avert a full-blown famine.”
WFP is calling for US$315 million to fund its operations in Sudan for the next six months. The agency is urging the international community to provide the necessary funding to help Sudan avoid a catastrophic famine.
Media Contact:
Peter Smerdon, WFP/Khartoum, +249 912 166 384, peter.smerdon@wfp.org
WFP scales up operations to reach millions in Sudan
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