World Food Programme (WFP)

The Weeknd pledges $2m for humanitarian aid in Gaza

Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, known for his humanitarian efforts, has pledged another USD 2 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund to support the initiatives of World Food Programme (WFP) in war-torn Gaza.

Who will feed the unfed?

Govt should rethink strategies to combat persistent food insecurity

Food security still a ways off despite inroads

Despite making progress, about 36 percent low-income households suffered from food shortages

The Weeknd donates $2.5 million to Gaza

“Blinding Lights” singer The Weeknd ( who now goes by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye) has been known for his contributions to humanitarian causes.

An ominous sign for food security

Latest WFP findings must be carefully analysed and acted upon

UN talks seek to fix ‘broken’ global food system

A three-day United Nations summit yesterday opened in Rome aimed at tackling a “broken” global food system where millions are starving, two billion are overweight or obese and the planet is suffering.

Australian High Commission, WFP provide protective gear for health workers

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) and Australian High Commission jointly handed over personal protective equipment to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today.

WFP appeals for $320mn to help most vulnerable in Bangladesh

World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Covid-19 threatens to reverse development gains made by Bangladesh in the last 50 years and has appealed for $320 million to help the most vulnerable.

Coronavirus impact: WFP distributes food among vulnerable families in Cox’s Bazar

World Food Programme (WFP) has started distributing food to the most vulnerable families in Cox’s Bazar impacted by the countrywide shutdown due to coronavirus (Covid-19).

May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024

The Weeknd pledges $2m for humanitarian aid in Gaza

Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, known for his humanitarian efforts, has pledged another USD 2 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund to support the initiatives of World Food Programme (WFP) in war-torn Gaza.

March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

Who will feed the unfed?

Govt should rethink strategies to combat persistent food insecurity

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

Food security still a ways off despite inroads

Despite making progress, about 36 percent low-income households suffered from food shortages

December 2, 2023
December 2, 2023

The Weeknd donates $2.5 million to Gaza

“Blinding Lights” singer The Weeknd ( who now goes by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye) has been known for his contributions to humanitarian causes.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

An ominous sign for food security

Latest WFP findings must be carefully analysed and acted upon

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

UN talks seek to fix ‘broken’ global food system

A three-day United Nations summit yesterday opened in Rome aimed at tackling a “broken” global food system where millions are starving, two billion are overweight or obese and the planet is suffering.

June 29, 2020
June 29, 2020

Australian High Commission, WFP provide protective gear for health workers

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) and Australian High Commission jointly handed over personal protective equipment to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today.

May 16, 2020
May 16, 2020

WFP appeals for $320mn to help most vulnerable in Bangladesh

World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Covid-19 threatens to reverse development gains made by Bangladesh in the last 50 years and has appealed for $320 million to help the most vulnerable.

April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020

Coronavirus impact: WFP distributes food among vulnerable families in Cox’s Bazar

World Food Programme (WFP) has started distributing food to the most vulnerable families in Cox’s Bazar impacted by the countrywide shutdown due to coronavirus (Covid-19).

November 16, 2019
November 16, 2019

Arab star Sabry visits Rohingya refugee camps

Arab film and TV star and World Food Programme (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador Hend Sabry visits the Rohingya families in the refugee camps of Bangladesh to show that suffering has no borders and humanity has no boundaries.