The provided statement by the WFP indicates that 20 countries, primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, will benefit from the grant. The funding aims to assist nations facing severe economic crises, conflicts, and extreme weather conditions.
Among the countries receiving supplementary funding are Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Haiti, Jordan, Liberia, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Palestine, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, and Yemen.
Japan’s grant, welcomed by the WFP amid a critical funding shortage, will aid vulnerable populations affected by conflict, extreme weather, and economic instability. Notably, Japan has consistently been a top donor to the WFP.
Allocations from the grant include $13.5m for emergency food distribution and nutrition assistance in Afghanistan, over $11m for food, nutrition, and livelihood assistance in Palestine, $5.8m for emergency food and nutrition programs in Myanmar, and $4.7m for food assistance in Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The Director of the WFP Japan Relations Office expressed gratitude for Japan’s contribution, emphasizing its vital role in supporting families affected by hunger and disaster. The WFP stressed the critical need for continued support to address acute hunger and displacement.
The grant also includes $1.9m for life-saving emergency food assistance and $2m to address deteriorating food insecurity among Yemen’s vulnerable population.
Source: ChannelsTv