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WFP Iraq Country Brief, June 2026 (Reporting period: April - May 2026)
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
. IN NUMBERS 14,762 people assisted in April 2026 (58% female) 13,839 people assisted in May 2026 (59% female) USD 988,900cash transferred between April 2026 – May2026 USD 5 M required in the next six months (June – November 2026) KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP is advancing climate resilience and livelihoods in
Key takeaway Humanitarian funding shortfalls are impacting WFP’s ability to maintain assistance.
Why this matters
The World Food Programme's efforts in Iraq highlight the complex interplay between disaster relief, climate resilience, and humanitarian funding. As the organization works to mitigate the effects of severe drought on wheat production, its ability to maintain assistance is threatened by funding shortfalls. The fact that 58% and 59% of people assisted in April and May, respectively, were female, underscores the importance of gender-focused programming in these efforts. The WFP's initiatives, such as green-skills training for women and climate-smart irrigation, demonstrate a commitment to building resilience in southern Iraq. However, the required $5 million in funding for the next six months will be crucial in determining the success of these initiatives. The need for continued donor engagement is pressing, as it will directly impact the support available to displaced populations and the sustainability of resilience-building efforts in the region.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . IN NUMBERS 14,762 people assisted in April 2026 (58% female) 13,839 people assisted in May 2026 (59% female) USD 988,900cash transferred between April 2026 – May2026 USD 5 M required in the next six months (June – November 2026) KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP is advancing climate resilience and livelihoods in
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