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World: UN WFP Annual Performance Report 2025 _ Delivering faster and smarter despite compounding crises
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
. In 2025, hunger was driven by violent conflicts, natural disasters, and economic shocks, compounded by severe constraints on humanitarian access, which limited food availability for those most in need. More than 1.4 million people lived in famine-like conditions across six WFP operations – Haiti,
Key takeaway 4 million people lived in famine-like conditions across six WFP operations – Haiti, Mali, the State of Palestine (Gaza), South Sudan, the Sudan and Yemen.
Why this matters
The UN World Food Programme's annual report highlights the stark reality of compounding crises driving hunger worldwide, with over 1.4 million people living in famine-like conditions. The simultaneous famines in Gaza and the Sudan mark a disturbing milestone, and the 15-fold increase in such conditions since pre-pandemic times underscores the severity of the situation. The funding gap, with only 41 percent of operational requirements met, forced WFP to make difficult trade-offs, resulting in reduced assistance and impacting nutritional outcomes. Despite these challenges, WFP's efforts to strengthen efficiency and performance management are crucial in maximizing the impact of scarce resources. The fact that only 47 percent of planned food and cash-based transfers were delivered raises concerns about the long-term effects on vulnerable populations, particularly women and children who account for the majority of beneficiaries. As humanitarian needs continue to rise, the ability of organizations like WFP to adapt and deliver aid effectively will be critical in addressing the growing hunger crisis.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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