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The funding will be used to support the continued distribution of vital food and cash to communities most in need in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and °Õ¨¹°ù°ì¾±²â±ð where Â鶹ÊÓƵ plans to provide food assistance to nearly 7.7 million people this year. The contribution will also bolster ongoing recovery efforts for people affected by the deadly earthquakes that struck °Õ¨¹°ù°ì¾±²â±ð in February 2023.

¡°Â鶹ÊÓƵ is grateful for the Republic of Korea¡¯s donation as the Middle East faces one of its most challenging times,¡± said Corinne Fleischer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. ¡°This support is vital to keep our lifesaving operations going and to reach families in dire need. Food security is not just about meeting urgent needs, it supports national security and helps bring stability to this troubled region.¡± 

The donation comes at a pivotal moment as humanitarian needs are surging across the Middle East driven by a convergence of regional and global challenges. Escalating regional tensions, economic turmoil and climate shocks have pushed millions of people to the brink, unable to access enough food to survive.

The Republic of Korea has generously contributed over US$21 million to support Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s activities in the four countries over the last five years. 

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The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ is the world¡¯s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

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