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World Food Programme Halts Aid for 650,000 in Ethiopia

4/23/2025

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The World Food Programme (WFP) is set to halt aid for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia this May, driven by a staggering $222 million funding gap. This dire situation threatens 3.6 million vulnerable individuals with the loss of vital food assistance, as the nation grapples with severe hunger impacting over 10 million people amid ongoing conflict and drought.

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Story summary

The World Food Programme (WFP) is set to halt aid for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia this May, driven by a staggering $222 million funding gap. This dire situation threatens 3.6 million vulnerable individuals with the loss of vital food assistance, as the nation grapples with severe hunger impacting over 10 million people amid ongoing conflict and drought.