RASC News Agency: The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that, without urgent financial intervention, its malnutrition prevention initiatives in Afghanistan, Yemen, and Syria could be halted within the coming months. The organization urgently requires $1.4 billion to sustain its humanitarian operations across 56 countries in 2025. Ahead of a high-level summit in Paris, where global leaders and humanitarian organizations will address the escalating hunger crisis, WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain cautioned:
“Failure to act now will condemn millions of children to a lifetime of suffering.”
On Wednesday, March 26, the UN-affiliated agency underscored that severe funding shortfalls jeopardize global efforts to combat child malnutrition. McCain noted that WFP has faced significant financial strain following the suspension of U.S. aid. In 2024, the United States provided $4.5 billion nearly half of WFP’s $9.8 billion annual budget. The World Food Programme plays a critical role in delivering food assistance and direct cash support to populations affected by famine, armed conflicts, and climate-induced crises. The organization has reiterated that $1.4 billion is necessary in 2025 to provide life-saving treatment for 30 million malnourished mothers and children across 56 countries.
Amid mounting global instability, WFP warns that malnutrition is surging at an alarming rate due to prolonged wars, economic downturns, and humanitarian emergencies. Furthermore, McCain has specifically highlighted that WFP’s operations in Afghanistan may come to a complete halt by May 2025 unless immediate funding is secured. The organization has already begun scaling back essential programs in multiple regions due to financial constraints.
