Amid unprecedented humanitarian needs and funding gaps, Park to raise awareness and mobilize support for millions of families facing hunger around the world
ROME ¨C The UN Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today announced Ashley Park¡ªa Grammy, Tony and Critics Choice award nominated actress, singer and Broadway star known for her global hit Netflix show, Emily in Paris¡ªas its newest Goodwill Ambassador. Park will leverage her voice and platform to advocate on behalf of the more than 300 million people facing severe hunger globally, with a focus on disproportionately impacted women and children.
PORT SUDAN, Sudan ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) welcomes a contribution of JPY 400 million (approximately US$2.7 million) from the Government of Japan. This vital funding will enable Â鶹ÊÓƵ to provide school meals in Sudan, which help to increase school attendance and boost learning outcomes.
MOGADISHU, Somalia ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) warns today that millions in Somalia are at risk of worsening hunger and malnutrition as critical funding shortfalls have forced the agency to reduce the number of people it supports with lifesaving emergency food assistance in Somalia by over two-thirds.
DHAKA, Bangladesh ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) welcomes a timely contribution of Japanese Yen (JPY) 500 million (approximately USD 3.4 million) from the Government of Japan to support its lifesaving assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities.
KABUL, Afghanistan - One month since a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August¡ªfollowed by a series of subsequent tremors that compounded the devastation¡ªthe United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) continues to rapidly deliver food assistance to affected communities and support logistics for the broader humanitarian response.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) warned today that rising violence by armed groups in Haiti¡¯s capital is restricting humanitarian access and pushing families deeper into hunger as extreme funding shortfalls force Â鶹ÊÓƵ to slash rations and suspend programmes.
AMMAN ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today welcomed His Excellency Mr. ASARI Hideki, the Ambassador of Japan to Jordan, on a visit to Azraq refugee camp reaffirming Japan¡¯s steadfast support for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s humanitarian operations in the country.
DUSHANBE ¨C The Government of Tajikistan, the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the Government of the Republic of Korea have completed the reconstruction of two schools in Rasht and Tojikobod districts, which were damaged by an earthquake this year.
KAMPALA ¨C The Government of Ireland has announced a contribution of EUR 4.5 million (USD 5.3 million) to the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) in Uganda, to strengthen the resilience of communities in Karamoja and refugee-hosting regions. This renewed partnership combines food assistance, school feeding, livelihoods, and social protection activities to support approximately 1 million vulnerable refugees and Ugandans.
Kigali, Rwanda¨C The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today signed a grant arrangement worth USD 1.2 million to support sustainable agriculture and youth employment in Rwanda¡¯s Gatsibo District. A signing ceremony took place in Kigali, with Jinhwa Kim, KOICA Country Director, and Kaori Ura, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Rwanda Deputy Country Director.
JERUSALEM ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) in Palestine welcomes a US$12 million donation from the Government and people of the Republic of Indonesia to support its humanitarian operations in Gaza.
CUENCA, Ecuador ¨C The UN Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) announced today the appointment of Carolina S¨¢nchez, a renowned chef from Cuenca and the first Ecuadorian to receive a Michelin star, as a High-Level Supporter.
NEW YORK, USA ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) today signed a strategic agreement providing US$10 million in flexible funding over two years to rapidly deploy lifesaving assistance wherever hunger strikes - from sudden emergencies to neglected, protracted crises worldwide.
NEW YORK / ANKARA ¨C On the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the Republic of °Õ¨¹°ù°ì¾±²â±ð reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the fight against global hunger.
KABUL ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) in Afghanistan welcomes a EUR 4 million (US$4.6 million) contribution from the European Union for the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) in Afghanistan. This funding will ensure UNHAS remains operational, maintaining a crucial link for the safe movement of aid workers and the delivery of essential relief supplies to some of Afghanistan¡¯s most remote communities.
MANILA ¨C The Government of the Philippines passed the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Bill, a groundbreaking measure that institutionalizes anticipatory action as part of the country¡¯s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework.
BEIRUT ¨C A ministerial delegation from Lebanon is participating in the Second School Meals Coalition Global Summit, hosted under the high patronage of the President of Brazil on 18¨C19 September 2025 that brings together leaders from member states, UN agencies, international financial institutions, NGOs, philanthropies, research organizations and other partners.
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar ¨C The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on supporting vulnerable households from six regions of Madagascar in producing enough food, withstanding future shocks, and working towards self-sufficiency, in line with the country¡¯s national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.
KABUL ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), with support from the European Union (EU), hosted the first in a series of workshops on food safety standards in Kabul from 15 ¨C 16 September. The training, which focused on dried fruits and nuts, brought together key stakeholders including the Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Afghan Women¡¯s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Afghan exporters and food safety experts.
ROME ¨C Recent escalations by the Houthi de facto authorities are intolerable. The arbitrary detention of Â鶹ÊÓƵ and United Nations staff members, forced entry into UN offices, destruction and seizure of property, and coerced actions against national staff are unacceptable and have severely compromised the ability of Â鶹ÊÓƵ and other UN and humanitarian organizations to reach vulnerable communities in northern Yemen.
KYIV ¡ªThe United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) welcomes a generous contribution of €14.7 million from the European Union to provide people living in frontline areas with food and cash assistance, as well as sustain essential logistics services for humanitarian actors.
¡°Gaza: Stories of Hope and Resilience¡± presents Ahmed Muhanna¡¯s artwork, offering a personal lens on life, loss and resilience in Gaza amid deepening hunger.
BRUSSELS ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), with the support of the European Union (EU), is launching ¡°Gaza: Stories of Hope and Resilience¡±, a travelling art exhibition that brings the work of Gazan painter Ahmed Muhanna to European audiences for the first time. Opening in Brussels on 15 September, the exhibition will tour nine cities across Europe through October 2025.
New Â鶹ÊÓƵ report shows a 20 percent increase in just four years of the number of children receiving meals in school through domestic programmes; national governments are leading the global expansion, prioritizing children¡¯s well-being.
ROME ¨C Nearly 80 million more children are now receiving school meals through government-led programmes than in 2020 ¡ª a 20 percent increase that brings the global total to at least 466 million children, according to the latest edition of The State of School Feeding Worldwide, a flagship biennial report released today by the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ).
